Top 10 Best Glenn County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 5,505 students in Glenn County, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 119 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Glenn County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Glenn County, CA are Plaza Elementary School, North Valley High (Continuation School) and Willows Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenn County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Glenn County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Glenn County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plaza Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7322 Co Rd. 24
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1250
Grades: K-8
| 190 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 Roosevelt Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1285
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Willows Community High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
823 W. Laurel St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Grades: 10-12
| 24 students
Rank: #44.
Success One!
Charter School
Reading: ≥50%
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
129 E. Walker St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 936-6980
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #55.
Hamilton High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
620 Canal St.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Grades: 9-12
| 288 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4672 Co Rd. N.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1255
Grades: K-8
| 187 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Capay Joint Union Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7504 Cutting Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1222
Grades: K-8
| 198 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Walden Academy
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1149 W. Wood St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 361-6480
Grades: K-8
| 163 students
Rank: #99.
Orland High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Shasta St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1210
Grades: 9-12
| 800 students
Rank: #1010.
Willows High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
203 N. Murdock Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6611
Grades: 9-12
| 474 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Elk Creek Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3430 Co Rd. 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5288
Grades: K-5
| 41 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Indian Valley Intermediate
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5180 Lodoga-stonyford Rd.
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 963-3210
Grades: 5-8
| 21 students
Rank: #1313.
Willows Intermediate
Math: 21% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1145 W. Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
Rank: #1414.
Glenn County Special Education
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
311 S. Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Rank: #1515.
Elk Creek High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3430 Co Rd. 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5361
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #1616.
Murdock Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
655 W. French St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6640
Grades: K-5
| 591 students
Rank: #1717.
Price Intermediate
Math: 11% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 Marin St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1225
Grades: 6-8
| 518 students
Rank: #1818.
William Finch
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
607 E. Tehama St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1683
Grades: K-12
| 148 students
Rank: #1919.
Fairview Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1308 Fairview St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1235
Grades: 3-5
| 455 students
Rank: #2020.
Hamilton Elementary School
Math: 8% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
277 Capay Ave.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Grades: K-8
| 412 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bidwell Point High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
3430 Co Rd. 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ella Barkley High School
Alternative School
Hwy. 32 And Los Robles St., 30
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3331
Grades: 10-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glenn County Rop
Vocational School
451 S. Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hamilton Community Day
Alternative School
535 Sacramento Ave.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
102 Second St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1240
Grades: K-2
| 490 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orland Community Day
Alternative School
260 Roosevelt Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1264
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Glenn County, CA

Glenn County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
311 S. Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6353
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
311 South Villa Ave
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
277 Capay St
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Hwy. 32 And Canal St.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
930 Second St
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1137
Grades: 2-6
| 3 students
300 Sanhedrin Rd
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
300 Sanhedrin Rd
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1145 West Cedar St
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
823 West Laurel St
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1145 West Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Glenn County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Glenn County, CA include Plaza Elementary School, North Valley High (Continuation School) and Willows Community High School.
How many public schools are located in Glenn County, CA?
26 public schools are located in Glenn County, CA.
What percentage of students in Glenn County, CA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Glenn County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glenn County, CA?
Glenn County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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