For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 980 students in Colusa, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Colusa, CA are James M. Burchfield Primary, George T. Egling Middle School and Colusa Alternative Home. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colusa, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colusa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Colusa, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James M. Burchfield Primary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Fremont St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-5853
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-5853
Gr: K-3 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
George T. Egling Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
813 Webster St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-7631
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-7631
Gr: 4-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Colusa Alternative Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
745 10th St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Colusa, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Colusa, CA include James M. Burchfield Primary, George T. Egling Middle School and Colusa Alternative Home.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colusa?
3 public elementary schools are located in Colusa.
What is the racial composition of students in Colusa?
Colusa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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