For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,821 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 67% 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 (2025)
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 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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 | 46 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: 48%
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 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
20 Spruce And Lincoln Way
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5385
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5385
Gr: K-2 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Willits, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
La Vida Independent Study Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 1461
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-6344
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-6344
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Little Lake Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1275 Blosser Ln
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Gr: K-8
New Horizons (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
120 N. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
New Horizons (Alter) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
618 S. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Sanhedrin High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
120 N. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Willits Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1150 Magnolia St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Gr: 6-8
Willits Secondary Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
370 E. Commercial St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7754
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7754
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
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 67% 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: Willits Elementary Charter vs. Brookside Elementary School, Brookside Elementary School vs. Willits Elementary Charter, Blosser Lane Elementary School vs. Sherwood
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