Photo: Basincreek · CC BY-SA 3.0Tuolumne City’s public schools outscore 63% of California districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Tuolumne City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuolumne City’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 347 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Tuolumne City’s, its schools beat 84%, higher than their 63% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 48% and math 33% across both districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Summerville Elementary spends $14,991 per student and Summerville Union High $18,695, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Mother Lode Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Tuolumne City’s grade
B: better than 63% of California school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Tuolumne City, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Tuolumne City
Summerville Elementary
Grades K–8 · 457 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Tuolumne
1st grade in Tuolumne City
Summerville Elementary
Grades K–8 · 457 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Tuolumne
2nd grade in Tuolumne City
Summerville Elementary
Grades K–8 · 457 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Tuolumne
3rd grade in Tuolumne City
Summerville Elementary
Grades K–8 · 457 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Tuolumne
4th grade in Tuolumne City
Summerville Elementary
Grades K–8 · 457 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Tuolumne
5th grade in Tuolumne City
Summerville Elementary
Grades K–8 · 457 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Tuolumne
6th grade in Tuolumne City
Summerville Elementary
Grades K–8 · 457 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Tuolumne
7th grade in Tuolumne City
Summerville Elementary
Grades K–8 · 457 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Tuolumne
8th grade in Tuolumne City
Summerville Elementary
Grades K–8 · 457 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Tuolumne
Tuolumne City runs its own schools through grade 8 (Summerville Elementary School District). From grade 7, students attend the Summerville Union High School District. Its high school is in Tuolumne. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Tuolumne City
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Tuolumne City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Tuolumne City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Tuolumne City | B | Summerville Elementary K–8 · Summerville Union High 7–12 |
Every school in Tuolumne City
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Tuolumne City’s schools
Are Tuolumne City’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of California: the public schools Tuolumne City children attend outscore 63% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 84%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Tuolumne City in?
Two districts: Summerville Elementary School District runs grades K–8, and Summerville Union High School District runs grades 7–12.
Where do Tuolumne City kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Summerville High, South Fork High, Mountain High and Cold Springs High.
What is Tuolumne City’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Summerville Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Tuolumne City spend per student?
$14,991 in Summerville Elementary School District and $18,695 in Summerville Union High School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Tuolumne City?
Yes: Mother Lode Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 271 students).
Parents talk
What Tuolumne City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Tuolumne City → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.