For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 481 students in Nicolaus, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Nicolaus, CA are Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School and East Nicolaus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicolaus, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Nicolaus have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nicolaus, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2452 El Centro Blvd.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2407
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2407
Gr: K-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
East Nicolaus High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2454 Nicolaus Ave.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Nicolaus, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Three Rivers High (Continuation School) (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2454 Nicolaus Ave.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Gr: 9-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nicolaus, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Nicolaus, CA include Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School and East Nicolaus High School.
How many public schools are located in Nicolaus?
2 public schools are located in Nicolaus.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicolaus?
Nicolaus public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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