For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,792 students in Willits, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Willits, CA are Willits Elementary Charter, Sherwood and Willits Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willits, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Willits have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Willits, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willits Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 East Commercial St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-1400
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-1400
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Sherwood
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32600 Sherwood Rd.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Willits Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1431 South Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5506
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5506
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Willits High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
299 North Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7700
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Blosser Lane Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Blosser Ln.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Gr: 3-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Baechtel Grove Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Magnolia St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
20 Spruce And Lincoln Way
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5385
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5385
Gr: K-2 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Sanhedrin Alternative
Alternative School
120 North Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Willits, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Willits, CA include Willits Elementary Charter, Sherwood and Willits Charter.
How many public schools are located in Willits?
8 public schools are located in Willits.
What is the racial composition of students in Willits?
Willits public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Willits are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Willits include: Brookside Elementary School vs. Willits Elementary Charter, Willits Elementary Charter vs. Brookside Elementary School, Sherwood vs. Blosser Lane Elementary School
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