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6 schools in Jackson

California · Public K-12

Jackson's public-school directory holds 6 campuses, serving about 1,614 K-12 students inside California (an average of 269 per campus).

7-year change in Jackson

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,614
-414 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
60%
was 66%
% Hispanic
25%
was 22%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Amador County ROPHigh12-120
Amador County Special EducationCombinedKG-1213
Argonaut HighHigh09-12593
Jackson ElementaryElementaryKG-06479
Jackson Junior HighMiddle06-08270
Pine Grove Elementary STEM MagnetElementaryKG-06259

About Jackson

Jackson is a moderately sized California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 6 schools and 1,614 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Average school size in Jackson is around 269 students, 53% lower than the California average of about 578.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Jackson has decreased 20% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,028 students to 1,614. Jackson now counts 5 public schools, down from 6 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 66% to 60%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Jackson discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Jackson?
Jackson, California has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,614 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Jackson?
Jackson has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Jackson?
Argonaut High is the largest public school in Jackson by enrollment, with approximately 593 students.
What school districts serve Jackson?
Jackson is served by 3 public school districts, including Amador County Office of Education, Amador County Unified, Amador County ROP.
What grade levels do public schools in Jackson cover?
Public schools in Jackson serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.