Top 10 Best 95926 California Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 10,374 students in 95926, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 108 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 95926, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95926, CA are Sierra View Elementary School, Pleasant Valley High School and Chico High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95926 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 95926, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 95926, CA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sierra View Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: 72% | Reading: 75%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1598 Hooker Oak Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3117
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley High School
Math: 54% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1475 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,775 students
Rank: #33.
Chico High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3026
Grades: 9-12
| 1,913 students
Rank: #44.
Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
335 W. Sacramento Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3090
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Bidwell Junior High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2376 N. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3080
Grades: 6-8
| 975 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Emma Wilson Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1530 W. Eighth Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3297
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Shasta Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
169 Leora Ct.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3141
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: #88.
Marigold Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2446 Marigold Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3121
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #99.
Hooker Oak Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1238 Arbutus Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3119
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #1010.
Academy For Change
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Rank: #1111.
Wildflower Open Classroom
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2414 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 3
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 892-1676
Grades: K-8
| 136 students
Rank: #1212.
Chico Junior High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 55%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
280 Memorial Way
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3066
Grades: 6-8
| 892 students
Rank: #1313.
Oakdale
Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: K-12
| 88 students
Rank: #1414.
Blue Oak Charter
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 W. E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7483
Grades: K-8
| 271 students
Rank: #1515.
Neal Dow Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 Neal Dow Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3110
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #1616.
Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
988 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3128
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #1717.
Citrus Avenue Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Citrus Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3107
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1818.
Fair View High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #1919.
Center For Alternative Learning
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
1494 E. Ave.
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
Grades: K-8
| 188 students
Rank: n/an/a
Loma Vista
Special Education School
1560 Manzanita Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7400
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95926 California

95926, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2412 Cohassest Rd
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 343-1232
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
9932 Cohasset Rd.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3223
Grades: K-6
| 34 students
5554 California St.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3138
Grades: K-6
| 54 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 95926, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95926, CA include Sierra View Elementary School, Pleasant Valley High School and Chico High School.
How many public schools are located in 95926, CA?
22 public schools are located in 95926, CA.
What percentage of students in 95926, CA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 95926, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95926, CA?
95926, 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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