For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 391 students in the neighborhood of Chapmantown, Chico, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Chapmantown are Sherwood Montessori and Chapman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Chapmantown, Chico, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Chapmantown, Chico, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherwood Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Cleveland Ave.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-6600
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-6600
Gr: K-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1071 East 16th St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3100
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3100
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Chapmantown, Chico, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Chapmantown, Chico, CA include Sherwood Montessori and Chapman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Chapmantown, Chico?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Chapmantown, Chico.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Chapmantown, Chico?
the neighborhood of Chapmantown, Chico public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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