For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,970 students in Wheatland, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Wheatland, CA are Wheatland Elementary School, Bear River and Wheatland Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheatland, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Wheatland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wheatland, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Hooper St.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3140
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3140
Grades: K-3
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Bear River
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Wheatland Park Dr.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3135
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3135
Grades: 4-8
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
Wheatland Union High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,012 students
Rank: #44.
Edward P. Duplex
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wheatland Community Day High School
Alternative School
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Wheatland, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Career Education Charter (Closed 2012)
Charter School
801 Olive St
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3113
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3113
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Wheatland Charter Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
P.o. Box 818
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 788-2097
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 788-2097
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wheatland, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Wheatland, CA include Wheatland Elementary School, Bear River and Wheatland Union High School.
How many public schools are located in Wheatland, CA?
5 public schools are located in Wheatland, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatland, CA?
Wheatland, CA public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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