For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,376 students in the neighborhood of Central Davis, Davis, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Central Davis are Cesar Chavez Elementary School, Robert E. Willett Elementary School and Davis Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Davis, Davis, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 93% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% 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 Central Davis, Davis, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1221 Anderson Rd.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5490
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5490
Gr: K-6 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Robert E. Willett Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1207 Sycamore Ln.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5460
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5460
Gr: K-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Davis Senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 West 14th St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5400
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5400
Gr: 10-12 | 1,755 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
North Davis Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 East 14th St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5475
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5475
Gr: K-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Martin Luther King High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 B St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5425
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5425
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Davis, Davis, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Davis, Davis, CA include Cesar Chavez Elementary School, Robert E. Willett Elementary School and Davis Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Davis, Davis?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Davis, Davis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Davis, Davis?
the neighborhood of Central Davis, Davis public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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