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5 schools in Colusa

California · Public K-12

Colusa's public-school count of 5 reflects a system enrolling about 1,470 students inside California, broken out as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Colusa

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,470
+20 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
18%
was 24%
% Hispanic
74%
was 69%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)High09-1227
Colusa Alternative HomeCombinedKG-1229
Colusa HighHigh09-12431
George T. Egling MiddleMiddle04-08553
James M. Burchfield PrimaryElementaryKG-03430

About Colusa

Colusa is a sparse California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 1,470 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 294, lower than the state mean of about 578.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Colusa has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,450 students to 1,470. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 24% to 18% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Colusa discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Colusa?
Colusa, California has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,470 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Colusa?
Colusa has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Colusa?
George T. Egling Middle is the largest public school in Colusa by enrollment, with approximately 553 students.
What school districts serve Colusa?
Colusa public schools are operated by Colusa Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Colusa cover?
Public schools in Colusa serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.