Best Schools in Sutter Creek, California
1 schools · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Sutter Creek by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Amador High
High · Amador County Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$546,800
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$546,800
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Sutter Creek
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amador High | 6.1 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.1/10
- Median household income
- $64,506
- Median home value
- $546,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 67%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Sutter Creek compares
Median household income
$65k
65% of California median
About Schools in Sutter Creek, California
Sutter Creek, California is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 high school.
With an average rating of 6.1 out of 10, schools in Sutter Creek show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Sutter Creek is Amador High with a composite score of 6.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Sutter Creek is served by 1 school district: Amador County Unified. These districts collectively serve 4,075 students.
Sutter Creek's community shows 29% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $64,506. The poverty rate in the area is 8.9%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 627 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 |
Schools in Sutter Creek
Sutter Creek, California · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$64,506
Median Home Value
$546,800
Median Rent
$1,323/mo
Population
4,611
College Educated
29%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Community Profile
Sutter Creek has a median household income of $64,506. It is an area where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $546,800, with a median rent of $1,323/month. The local poverty rate of 8.9% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Common questions about schools in Sutter Creek, California
How many schools are in Sutter Creek, California?
Sutter Creek has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Sutter Creek, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Sutter Creek is 6.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Sutter Creek, California?
The top-ranked school in Sutter Creek on MySchoolScout is Amador High with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What is the best high school in Sutter Creek, California?
The top-ranked high school in Sutter Creek on MySchoolScout is Amador High with a composite score of 6.1/10.
How many school districts serve Sutter Creek, California?
Sutter Creek is served by 1 school district: Amador County Unified.
What is the education level in Sutter Creek, California?
According to Census data, 29% of adults in Sutter Creek have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Sutter Creek, California?
The median household income in Sutter Creek is approximately $64,506 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sutter Creek, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Sutter Creek is 18.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Sutter Creek, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.