| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleview Elementary School District | Sonora | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 173 | 2 | K–8 | 0 |
| Summerville Union High School District | Long Barn | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 668 | 6 | K–12 | 5 |
| Soulsbyville Elementary School District | Soulsbyville | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 484 | 2 | K–8 | 0 |
| Twain Harte School District | Twain Harte | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 254 | 2 | K–8 | 0 |
| Sonora Union High School District | Columbia | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 1,087 | 3 | 9–12 | 4 |
| Sonora Elementary School District | Sonora | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 724 | 2 | K–8 | 0 |
| Columbia Union Elementary School District | Columbia | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 438 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Summerville Elementary School District | Tuolumne | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 416 | 1 | K–8 | 1 |
| Curtis Creek Elementary School District | Sonora | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 441 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Jamestown Elementary School District | Chinese Camp | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 380 | 2 | K–8 | 1 |
| Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified School District | Groveland | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 277 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
How Tuolumne County compares
Together they enroll 5,342 students across 25 schools. The largest is Sonora Union High School District with 1,087 students. Districts here average 5.7/10, level with the California average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Tuolumne County, California
Tuolumne County has 11 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Tuolumne County is Belleview Elementary School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), ranked against all districts in California. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Tuolumne County, CA?
11 school districts serve zip codes in Tuolumne County, CA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Tuolumne County, CA?
Of the districts serving Tuolumne County, Belleview Elementary School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th percentile among California school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on California reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in California and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within California only, never across state lines.