For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,756 students in Amador County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Amador County, CA are County Community, Stonegate Elementary School and Ione Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amador County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Amador County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Amador County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
County Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 La Jolla St.
Amador City, CA 95601
(916) 375-7600
Amador City, CA 95601
(916) 375-7600
Gr: K-8 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Ione Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Mills St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5500
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
North Star Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Jackson Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
747 Sutter St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5700
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Amador County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
217 Rex Ave.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5330
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5330
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Amador County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
James A. Wieden High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 Waterman Rd
Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-8131
Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-8131
Gr: 9-12
10010 Shenandoah Rd.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 245-4284
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 245-4284
Gr: 7-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Amador County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Amador County, CA include County Community, Stonegate Elementary School and Ione Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Amador County?
6 public middle schools are located in Amador County.
What is the racial composition of students in Amador County?
Amador County public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Amador County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Amador County include: Ione Junior High School vs. Jackson Junior High School, Ione Junior High School vs. Amador County Special Education, Jackson Junior High School vs. Ione Junior High School
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