For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,164 students in 95988, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95988, CA are Walden Academy, Willows Intermediate and Murdock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95988 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95988, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95988, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walden Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1149 West Wood St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 361-6480
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 361-6480
Gr: K-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Willows Intermediate
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1145 West Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
655 West French St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6640
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6640
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Glenn County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
311 South Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
95988, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Glenn County Juvenile Court High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
311 S. Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6353
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6353
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Glenn County Opportunity High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
311 South Villa Ave
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Willows Elementary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1145 West Cedar St
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Gr: K-6
Willows High Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
823 West Laurel St
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Gr: 7-12
Willows Intermediate Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1145 West Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95988, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95988, CA include Walden Academy, Willows Intermediate and Murdock Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95988?
4 public elementary schools are located in 95988.
What is the racial composition of students in 95988?
95988 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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