Public schools in American Canyon, CA
5 open public schools with an address in American Canyon, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,549
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
25.3:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of American Canyon public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in American Canyon, CA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,549 students, an average of 910 per school. The largest campus is American Canyon High (1,720 students), and the largest elementary school is Canyon Oaks Elementary (696).
Every listed school belongs to Napa Valley Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 25.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 63% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving American Canyon
Elementary schools in American Canyon
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Oaks Elementary Napa Valley Unified | KG–05 | 696 | 26.4:1 | |
| Donaldson Way Elementary Napa Valley Unified | KG–05 | 528 | 26.4:1 | |
| Napa Junction Elementary Napa Valley Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 531 | 25.3:1 |
Middle schools in American Canyon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon Middle Napa Valley Unified | 06–08 | 1,074 | 25.3:1 |
High schools in American Canyon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon High Napa Valley Unified | 09–12 | 1,720 | 23.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.8%
- Hispanic42.3%
- Black7.1%
- Asian29.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial9.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 American Canyon schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,549 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in American Canyon
How many public schools are in American Canyon, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in American Canyon: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,549 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve American Canyon?
All listed public schools with an address in American Canyon belong to Napa Valley Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in American Canyon?
American Canyon High reported the largest high-school enrollment in American Canyon, with 1,720 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in American Canyon?
No school with an address in American Canyon is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in American Canyon schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across American Canyon public schools is 25.3:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in American Canyon guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities