| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce Joint Unified School District | Knights Landing | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 1,490 | 5 | K–12 | 4 |
| Maxwell Unified School District | Maxwell | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 340 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Colusa Unified School District | Colusa | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 1,533 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| Princeton Joint Unified School District | Butte City | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 133 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
| Williams Unified School District | Williams | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 1,350 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
How Colusa County compares
Together they enroll 4,846 students across 20 schools. The largest is Colusa Unified School District with 1,533 students. Districts here average 3.4/10, below the California average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Colusa County, California
Colusa County has 5 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Colusa County is Pierce Joint Unified School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in California. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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