For the 2024 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 15,098 students in Chico, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 913 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Chico, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Chico, CA are Sierra View Elementary School, Pleasant Valley High School and Paradise Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chico, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Chico have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chico, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sierra View Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1598 Hooker Oak Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3117
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3117
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1475 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-5100
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,775 students
Rank: #33.
Paradise Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6473 Clark Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 872-7277
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 872-7277
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
Rank: #44.
Chico High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3026
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3026
Grades: 9-12
| 1,913 students
Rank: #55.
Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
335 W. Sacramento Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3090
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3090
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Rank: #66.
Nord Country
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5554 Ca St.
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 891-3138
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 891-3138
Grades: K-8
| 201 students
Rank: #77.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1770 E. Eighth St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3114
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3114
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Bidwell Junior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2376 N. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3080
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3080
Grades: 6-8
| 975 students
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Emma Wilson Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1530 W. Eighth Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3297
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3297
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2253 Humboldt Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4110
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4110
Grades: 6-8
| 748 students
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Shasta Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
169 Leora Ct.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3141
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3141
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: #1212.
Marigold Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2446 Marigold Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3121
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3121
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #1313.
Hooker Oak Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1238 Arbutus Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3119
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3119
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #1414.
Academy For Change
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Rank: #1515.
Chico Country Day
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 W. 11th St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-2650
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-2650
Grades: K-8
| 565 students
Rank: #1616.
Wildflower Open Classroom
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2414 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 3
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 892-1676
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 892-1676
Grades: K-8
| 136 students
Rank: #1717.
Chico Junior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 Memorial Way
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3066
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3066
Grades: 6-8
| 892 students
Rank: #1818.
Rosedale Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Oak St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3104
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3104
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1919.
Core Butte Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2847 Notre Dame Blvd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 894-3952
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 894-3952
Grades: K-12
| 859 students
Rank: #2020.
Little Chico Creek Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2090 Amanda Way
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3285
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3285
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #2121.
Achieve Charter School Of Paradise Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1494 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 762-2599
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 762-2599
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
Rank: #2222.
Oakdale
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: K-12
| 88 students
Rank: #2323.
Blue Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 W. E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7483
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7483
Grades: K-8
| 271 students
Rank: #2424.
Neal Dow Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Neal Dow Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3110
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3110
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #2525.
Loma Vista
Special Education School
1560 Manzanita Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7400
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7400
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Rank: #2626.
Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
988 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3128
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3128
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Butte County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Wall St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-9741
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-9741
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 E. Ninth St. Ste. 150
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Grades: 6-12
| 91 students
Rank: #2929.
Sherwood Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Cleveland Ave.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-6600
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-6600
Grades: K-8
| 105 students
Rank: #3030.
Citrus Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Citrus Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3107
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3107
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #3131.
Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1071 E. 16th St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3100
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3100
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #3232.
Fair View High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #3333.
Center For Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
1494 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Achieve Charter School Of Chico
Charter School
1494 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Grades: K-8
| 188 students
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Chico, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Butte County Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2491 Carmichael Dr. Ste 500
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7472
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7472
Grades: 7-12
| 103 students
Center For Alternative Learning (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2412 Cohasset, Ste. 3
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4185
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4185
Grades: 7-12
| 103 students
Chico Green High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
2412 Cohassest Rd
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 343-1232
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 343-1232
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
9932 Cohasset Rd.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3223
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3223
Grades: K-6
| 34 students
5554 California St.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3138
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3138
Grades: K-6
| 54 students
Pivot Charter School North Valley (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2550 Lakew. Dr. Ste. 30
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
School Of Applied Resources (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3935 Morrow Ln.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7551
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7551
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chico, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Chico, CA include Sierra View Elementary School, Pleasant Valley High School and Paradise Charter Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chico, CA?
37 public schools are located in Chico, CA.
What percentage of students in Chico, CA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Chico, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chico, CA?
Chico, CA public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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