For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 214 students in Maxwell, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Maxwell, CA are Maxwell Elementary School and Maxwell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maxwell, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Maxwell have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Maxwell, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
146 North St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Gr: K-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Maxwell Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
146 North St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Maxwell, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Maxwell, CA include Maxwell Elementary School and Maxwell Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Maxwell?
2 public elementary schools are located in Maxwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Maxwell?
Maxwell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Maxwell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Maxwell include: Maxwell Middle School vs. Maxwell Elementary School, Maxwell Elementary School vs. Maxwell Middle School
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