For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,480 students in Dixon, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 148 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Dixon, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Dixon, CA are Dixon Montessori Charter, Dixon High School and Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dixon, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dixon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dixon, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dixon Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
355 North Almond St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-8953
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-8953
Grades: K-8
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Dixon High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 College Way
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6330
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,012 students
Rank: #33.
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 East C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6360
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6360
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Tremont Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 Pheasant Run Dr.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6320
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6320
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #55.
Gretchen Higgins Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1525 Pembroke Way
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6380
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6380
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #66.
John Knight Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 East A St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6350
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #77.
Maine Prairie High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 North Lincoln St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Grades: 10-12
| 75 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dixon Community Day
Alternative School
295 East C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Dixon, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
415 East C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-5508
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-5508
Grades: K-6
| 315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dixon, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Dixon, CA include Dixon Montessori Charter, Dixon High School and Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dixon?
8 public schools are located in Dixon.
What percentage of students in Dixon go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Dixon are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon?
Dixon public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dixon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dixon include: Tremont Elementary School vs. Dixon Montessori Charter, Gretchen Higgins Elementary School vs. Tremont Elementary School, Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary School vs. Tremont Elementary School
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