For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 350 students in Maxwell, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Maxwell, CA are Maxwell Elementary School, Maxwell Middle School and Maxwell Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maxwell, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Maxwell have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Maxwell, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
146 North St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Gr: K-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Maxwell Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
146 North St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Maxwell Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Oak St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Maxwell, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Enid Prine High (Continuation School) (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
519 Oak St
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Maxwell, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Maxwell, CA include Maxwell Elementary School, Maxwell Middle School and Maxwell Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Maxwell?
3 public schools are located in Maxwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Maxwell?
Maxwell public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Maxwell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Maxwell include: Maxwell Middle School vs. Maxwell Elementary School, Maxwell Elementary School vs. Maxwell Middle School
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