Top 10 Best Yuba County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 14,989 students in Yuba County, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 221 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Yuba County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Yuba County, CA are Wheatland Charter Academy, Rio Del Oro Elementary School and Harry P B Carden. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuba 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 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Yuba County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Yuba County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheatland Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
123 Beale Hwy.
Beale Afb, CA 95903
(530) 788-0248
Grades: K-5
| 87 students
Rank: #22.
Rio Del Oro Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 68%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1220 Zanes Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 749-0690
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Harry P B Carden
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1023 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6409
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Thomas E. Mathews Community
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1127 E St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4025
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Rank: #55.
Cobblestone Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1718 Churchill Way
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 634-9723
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #66.
Riverside Meadows Intermediate
Math: 44% | Reading: 56%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1751 Cimarron Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-1271
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: #77.
Marysville Charter For The Arts
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1917 B St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-6156
Grades: 7-12
| 343 students
Rank: #88.
Lone Tree Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
123 Beale Hwy.
Beale Afb, CA 95903
(530) 788-0248
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #99.
Wheatland Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
111 Hooper St.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3140
Grades: K-3
| 340 students
Rank: #1010.
Browns Valley Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9555 Browns Valley Sch Rd.
Browns Valley, CA 95918
(530) 741-6107
Grades: K-5
| 132 students
Rank: #1111.
Bear River
Math: 28% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Wheatland Park Dr.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3135
Grades: 4-8
| 568 students
Rank: #1212.
Wheatland Union High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,012 students
Rank: #1313.
Core Charter
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
321 16th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 742-2786
Grades: K-12
| 470 students
Rank: #1414.
Marysville High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12 E. 18th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6180
Grades: 9-12
| 1,024 students
Rank: #1515.
Covillaud Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
628 F St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6121
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #1616.
Camptonville Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16585 Sch St.
Camptonville, CA 95922
(530) 288-3277
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
Rank: #1717.
Arboga Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1686 Brd.way
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6101
Grades: K-6
| 453 students
Rank: #1818.
Lindhurst High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4446 Olive Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #1919.
Edgewater Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5715 Oakwood Dr.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-0866
Grades: K-6
| 504 students
Rank: #2020.
Dobbins Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Dobbin Sch Ln.
Dobbins, CA 95935
(530) 692-1665
Grades: K-6
| 39 students
Rank: #2121.
Foothill Intermediate
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5351 Fruitland Rd.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6130
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Rank: #2222.
Paragon Collegiate Academy
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1608 Sampson St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 742-2505
Grades: K-8
| 202 students
Rank: #2323.
Cordua Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2830 Highway 20
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6115
Grades: K-5
| 56 students
Rank: #2424.
Yuba Feather Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18008 Oregon Hill Rd.
Challenge, CA 95925
(530) 740-4040
Grades: K-6
| 157 students
Rank: #2525.
Anna Mckenney Intermediate
Math: 11% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1904 Huston
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6187
Grades: 6-8
| 553 students
Rank: #2626.
South Lindhurst Continuation High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4446 Olive Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 749-6919
Grades: 10-12
| 122 students
Rank: #2727.
Loma Rica Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5150 Fruitland Rd.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6144
Grades: K-5
| 97 students
Rank: #2828.
Marysville Community Day
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 B St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 740-6400
Grades: 7-12
| 52 students
Rank: #2929.
Yuba Gardens Intermediate
Math: 11% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1964 11th Ave.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6194
Grades: 7-8
| 762 students
Rank: #3030.
Kynoch Elementary School
Math: 13% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1905 Ahern St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6141
Grades: K-5
| 697 students
Rank: #3131.
Johnson Park Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4364 Lever Ave.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-6133
Grades: K-6
| 394 students
Rank: #3232.
Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9841 Texas Hill Rd.
Oregon House, CA 95962
(530) 692-2210
Grades: K-8
| 128 students
Rank: #3333.
Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1104 E St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4000
Grades: K-12
| 198 students
Rank: #3434.
Olivehurst Elementary School
Math: 10% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1778 Mcgowan Pkwy.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6191
Grades: K-6
| 451 students
Rank: #3535.
Yuba County Special Education
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
935 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-4871
Grades: K-12
| 165 students
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Yuba County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
801 Olive St
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3113
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
1208 Pasado Ave.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6103
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
12 East 18th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6180
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
1919 B Street
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 740-4888
Grades: K-8
| 100 students
456 Beale Hwy.
Beale Afb, CA 95903
(530) 788-0236
Grades: 4-5
| 195 students
841 Cedar Ln
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-6109
Grades: K-8
| 120 students
1949 B St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-6918
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2743 Plumas School Rd
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-4428
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Special Education (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
938 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6231
Grades: K-12
| 137 students
P.o. Box 818
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 788-2097
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
935 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4872
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Yuba County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Yuba County, CA include Wheatland Charter Academy, Rio Del Oro Elementary School and Harry P B Carden.
How many public schools are located in Yuba County, CA?
41 public schools are located in Yuba County, CA.
What percentage of students in Yuba County, CA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Yuba County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yuba County, CA?
Yuba County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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