Amador County Unified School District

217 Rex Ave.
Jackson, CA 95642-2020
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Amador County Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,027 students in Amador County Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Amador County Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
4,027 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Amador County Unified School District, which is ranked #1150 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1111 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
34%
39%
47%
26%
29%
84%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
25%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
63%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,142 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,675 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,142
$20,100
Spending / Student
$11,675
$18,511

Best Amador County Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amador High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
330 Spanish St.
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
(209) 257-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Argonaut High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 Argonaut Ln.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Sutter Creek Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Spanish St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7200
Gr: K-6 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20101 State Highway 88
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 296-2800
Gr: K-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Ione Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 S Mills St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Church St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5600
Gr: K-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
North Star Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
24625 Highway 88
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 295-6500
Gr: K-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Ione Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
415 South Ione St.
Ione, CA 95640
(209) 257-7000
Gr: K-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18601 Sherwood
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7800
Gr: K-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Jackson Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
747 Sutter St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Independence High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Amador County Unified School District?
Amador County Unified School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,027 students.
What is the rank of Amador County Unified School District?
Amador County Unified School District is ranked #1150 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amador County Unified School District?
63% of Amador County Unified School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amador County Unified School District?
Amador County Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Amador County Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,675 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 4,027 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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