Best Public High Schools in Williams, CA (2025-26)

Best Williams Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 663 students in Williams, CA.

The top-ranked public high schools in Williams, CA are Coastal Buttes Academy, S. William Abel Academy and Williams Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Williams, CA public high schools have an score of 8% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and score of 21% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Williams have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.

Williams, CA public high school have a of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Williams Junior/senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Williams, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Coastal Buttes Academy

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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499 Margurite St. Ste. A
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350

Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

S. William Abel Academy

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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499 Margurite St., Ste. B
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350

Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #33.

Williams Junior/senior High School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
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260 11th St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5369

Gr: 7-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

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Williams, California Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Colusa County Opportunity Middle School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

101 Marguerite St., Ste. B
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350

Gr: 7-9 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Mid Valley High (Continuation School) (Closed 2025)

Alternative School

1105 D St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5369

Gr: 10-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Williams Junior High School (Closed 2014)

222 Eleventh St
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-3029

Gr: 7-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Williams Middle School (Closed 2009)

300 11th St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5304

Gr: 4-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Williams, CA?

The top-ranked public high schools in Williams, CA include Coastal Buttes Academy, S. William Abel Academy and Williams Junior/senior High School.

How many public high schools are located in Williams?

3 public high schools are located in Williams.

What is the racial composition of students in Williams?

Williams public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).