For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,946 students in 95966, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95966, CA are Bases Learning Center, Ophir Elementary School and Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95966 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95966, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95966, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bases Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2775 Yard St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-5844
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-5844
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Ophir Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Oakvale Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3005
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3005
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5737 Autrey Ln.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 533-7626
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 533-7626
Gr: K-3 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Golden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Via Canela
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-6000
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-6000
Gr: 4-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Ipakanni Early College Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1459 Downer St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-1165
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-1165
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Ishi Hills Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ishi Hills Way
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3078
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3078
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Oakdale Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2255 Las Plumas Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3004
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3004
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
The Studios Central
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2565 Mesa Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3002
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3002
Gr: 5-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Stanford Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Stanford Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3006
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3006
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Wyandotte Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Wyandotte Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3007
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3007
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
95966, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Challenge Charter High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
2750 Mitchell Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2359
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2359
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
2775 Yard St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3003
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3003
Gr: K-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
2651 Lumpkin Rd.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 589-1810
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 589-1810
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95966, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95966, CA include Bases Learning Center, Ophir Elementary School and Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95966?
10 public elementary schools are located in 95966.
What is the racial composition of students in 95966?
95966 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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