For the 2024 school year, there are 65 public schools serving 28,658 students in Yolo County, CA (there are 18 private schools, serving 2,389 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Yolo County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Yolo County, CA are Davis Senior High School, Robert E. Willett Elementary School and Cesar Chavez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yolo County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Yolo County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yolo County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davis Senior High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
315 W. 14th St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5400
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5400
Grades: 10-12
| 1,810 students
Rank: #22.
Robert E. Willett Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1207 Sycamore Ln.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5460
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5460
Grades: K-6
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1221 Anderson Rd.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5490
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5490
Grades: K-6
| 518 students
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5215 Hamel St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5480
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5480
Grades: K-6
| 535 students
Rank: #55.
Da Vinci Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 E. Eighth St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Grades: 7-12
| 574 students
Rank: #66.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1220 Drexel Dr.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5445
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5445
Grades: 7-9
| 618 students
Rank: #77.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 Calaveras Ave.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5430
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5430
Grades: 7-9
| 494 students
Rank: #88.
Davis School For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
526 B St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5333
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5333
Grades: K-12
| 273 students
Rank: #99.
North Davis Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 E. 14th St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5475
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5475
Grades: K-6
| 513 students
Rank: #1010.
Fred T. Korematsu Elementary At Mace Ranch
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3100 Loyola Dr.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5358
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5358
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
Rank: #1111.
Patwin Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2222 Shasta Dr.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5383
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5383
Grades: K-6
| 386 students
Rank: #1212.
Freeman Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
126 N. W. St.
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-1758
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-1758
Grades: K-6
| 451 students
Rank: #1313.
Bridgeway Island Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3255 Half Moon Bay Cir.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7778
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7778
Grades: K-8
| 992 students
Rank: #1414.
Sacramento Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2399 Sellers Way
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 596-6422
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 596-6422
Grades: K-8
| 266 students
Rank: #1515.
Birch Lane Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Birch Ln.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5395
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5395
Grades: K-6
| 531 students
Rank: #1616.
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4000 E. Covell Blvd.
Davis, CA 95618
(530) 757-5330
Davis, CA 95618
(530) 757-5330
Grades: 7-9
| 581 students
Rank: #1717.
Delta Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36230 N. Sch St.
Clarksburg, CA 95612
(916) 744-1200
Clarksburg, CA 95612
(916) 744-1200
Grades: K-6
| 389 students
Rank: #1818.
Southport Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2747 Linden Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7890
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7890
Grades: K-8
| 694 students
Rank: #1919.
Dan Jacobs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2880 E. Gibson Rd.
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 406-5300
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 406-5300
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Rank: #2020.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26960 Co Rd. 96
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5370
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5370
Grades: K-3
| 39 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Evergreen Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
919 W.acre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Grades: 1-6
| 0 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Evergreen Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
919 W.acre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Grades: 7-9
| 6 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Cesar Chavez Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 W. Beamer St.
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 668-3090
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 668-3090
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Madison Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17923 Stephens St.
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3165
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3165
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Wolfskill High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Baker St.
Winters, CA 95694
(530) 795-6154
Winters, CA 95694
(530) 795-6154
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #2626.
Pioneer High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Pioneer Ave.
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 406-1148
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 406-1148
Grades: 9-12
| 1,653 students
Rank: #2727.
Spring Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2209 Miekle Ave.
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 406-3172
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 406-3172
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
Rank: #2828.
Marguerite Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1441 Danbury Dr.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 759-2100
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 759-2100
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
Rank: #2929.
Washington Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
637 Todhunder Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7901
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7901
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Rank: #3030.
River City High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Raider Ln.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7800
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,186 students
Rank: #3131.
Woodland Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21 N. W. St.
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-4678
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-4678
Grades: 9-12
| 1,256 students
Rank: #3232.
Delta High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52810 Netherlands Ave.
Clarksburg, CA 95612
(916) 744-1714
Clarksburg, CA 95612
(916) 744-1714
Grades: 10-12
| 215 students
Rank: #3333.
Plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20450 Co Rd. 97
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-9301
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-9301
Grades: K-6
| 257 students
Rank: #3434.
Science & Technology At Knights Landing
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9544 Mill St.
Knights Landing, CA 95645
(530) 735-6435
Knights Landing, CA 95645
(530) 735-6435
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
Rank: #3535.
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
899 Bryte Ave.
Clarksburg, CA 95612
(916) 744-1212
Clarksburg, CA 95612
(916) 744-1212
Grades: K-8
| 498 students
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Yolo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Anna St.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7650
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7650
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
637 Todhunter St
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7660
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7660
Grades: K-2
| 277 students
200 Baker St.
Winters, CA 95694
(530) 795-6154
Winters, CA 95694
(530) 795-6154
Grades: K
| 120 students
1602 Oak Ave
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Middle Grades Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
526 Marshall Ave
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 406-2300
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 406-2300
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Midtown Community High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
250 Buckeye St.
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 668-3764
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 668-3764
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Powers-ginsburg Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
26675 Plainfield St
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3165
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3165
Grades: 4-12
| 47 students
502 Niemann St
Winters, CA 95694
(530) 795-6320
Winters, CA 95694
(530) 795-6320
Grades: 4-5
| 218 students
Washington Youth Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1541 Merkley Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7604
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7604
Grades: 10-11
| 34 students
West Sacramento Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
958 Sacramento Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7600
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7600
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
1585 East Gibson Rd.
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 662-2452
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 662-2452
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
526 Marshall Ave
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-0798
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-0798
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Woodland Community Day (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
526 Marshall Ave.
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-7084
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-7084
Grades: K-6
| 2 students
Woodland Middle Grade Community Day (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
526 Marshall Ave.
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 406-5945
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 406-5945
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Woodland Polytechnic Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1250 E. Gum Ave.
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-7600
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Yolo County Career Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1280 Santa Anita Ct. Ste. 190
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 668-3764
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 668-3764
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yolo County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Yolo County, CA include Davis Senior High School, Robert E. Willett Elementary School and Cesar Chavez Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Yolo County, CA?
65 public schools are located in Yolo County, CA.
What percentage of students in Yolo County, CA go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Yolo County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yolo County, CA?
Yolo County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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