For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 410 students in Jamestown, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jamestown, CA are Chinese Camp Elementary School and Jamestown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamestown, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jamestown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jamestown, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chinese Camp Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13444 Red Hills Rd.
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Grades: 3-6
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18299 Fifth Ave.
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Grades: K-8
| 381 students
Jamestown, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jamestown Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
18299 Fifth Ave
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jamestown, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jamestown, CA include Chinese Camp Elementary School and Jamestown Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jamestown?
2 public elementary schools are located in Jamestown.
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown?
Jamestown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jamestown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jamestown include: Chinese Camp Elementary School vs. Jamestown Elementary School, Jamestown Elementary School vs. Chinese Camp Elementary School
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