For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 708 students in 95987, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95987, CA are Coastal Buttes Academy, Williams Primary Elementary School and Williams Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95987 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95987, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95987, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coastal Buttes Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
499 Margurite St. Ste. A
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Williams Primary Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1404 E St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-2885
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-2885
Gr: K-3 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Williams Upper Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Eleventh St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5304
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5304
Gr: 4-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95987, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95987, CA include Coastal Buttes Academy, Williams Primary Elementary School and Williams Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95987?
3 public elementary schools are located in 95987.
What is the racial composition of students in 95987?
95987 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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