Top 10 Best Oroville Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public elementary schools serving 5,199 students in Oroville, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oroville, CA are Central Middle School, Heritage Community Day and Ophir Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oroville, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oroville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Oroville, CA Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Central Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2565 Mesa Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3002
Grades: 5-8
| 310 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Heritage Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2255 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2970
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Ophir Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Oakvale Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3005
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
Table Mountain
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
41 Co Center Dr.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5688
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Rank: #55.
Stream Charter
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
455 E. Oro Dam Blvd. E.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 534-1633
Grades: K-8
| 310 students
Rank: #66.
Stanford Avenue Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 38%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Stanford Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3006
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #77.
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5737 Autrey Ln.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 533-7626
Grades: K-3
| 541 students
Rank: #88.
Golden Hills Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 33%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Via Canela
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-6000
Grades: 4-5
| 266 students
Rank: #99.
Hearthstone
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2280 6th St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5848
Grades: K-12
| 158 students
Rank: #1010.
Ipakanni Early College Charter
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1459 Downer St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-1165
Grades: K-12
| 101 students
Rank: #1111.
Poplar Avenue Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2075 Poplar Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2910
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #1212.
Ishi Hills Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 31%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Ishi Hills Way
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3078
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Rank: #1313.
Plumas Avenue Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Plumas Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2930
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
Rank: #1414.
Nelson Avenue Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2255 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2940
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
Rank: #1515.
Berry Creek Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Oakvale Ave
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 589-1633
Grades: K-8
| 31 students
Rank: #1616.
Concow Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2771 Pentz Rd.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 533-3467
Grades: K-8
| 77 students
Rank: #1717.
Sierra Avenue Elementary School
Math: 15% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 Sierra Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2920
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Oakdale Heights Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2255 Las Plumas Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3004
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Wyandotte Academy
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Wyandotte Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3007
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #2020.
Butte County Special Education
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1859 Bird St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5740
Grades: K-12
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bases Learning Center
Special Education School
2775 Yard St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-5844
Grades: 1-12
| 17 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Oroville, California

Oroville, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
290 E. Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5756
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1421 Bird St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-3001
Grades: K-3
| 119 students
2565 Mesa Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5642
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
2750 Mitchell Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2359
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
2775 Yard St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3003
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
2651 Lumpkin Rd.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 589-1810
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
11679 Nelson Bar Rd.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 533-5034
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2491 Carmichael Drive, Suite 5
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 879-7472
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
5911 Maxwell Dr.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5642
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2060 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-4437
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
1859 Bird St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5642
Grades: 7-8
| 17 students
205 Mira Loma Dr., Ste. 20
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5751
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
2771 Pentz Rd
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 533-3258
Grades: K-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Oroville, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oroville, CA include Central Middle School, Heritage Community Day and Ophir Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oroville, CA?
21 public elementary schools are located in Oroville, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Oroville, CA?
Oroville, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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