Top 10 Best Yuba County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 5,187 students in Yuba County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Yuba County, CA are Harry P B Carden, Thomas E. Mathews Community and Marysville Charter For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuba County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Yuba County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Yuba County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Core Charter, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Yuba County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Harry P B Carden
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1023 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6409
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Thomas E. Mathews Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1127 E St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4025
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Rank: #33.
Marysville Charter For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1917 B St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-6156
Grades: 7-12
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Wheatland Union High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,012 students
Rank: #55.
Core Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
321 16th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 742-2786
Grades: K-12
| 470 students
Rank: #66.
Marysville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12 E. 18th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6180
Grades: 9-12
| 1,024 students
Rank: #77.
Lindhurst High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4446 Olive Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #88.
South Lindhurst Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4446 Olive Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 749-6919
Grades: 10-12
| 122 students
Rank: #99.
Marysville Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 B St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 740-6400
Grades: 7-12
| 52 students
Rank: #1010.
Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1104 E St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4000
Grades: K-12
| 198 students
Rank: #1111.
Yuba County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
935 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-4871
Grades: K-12
| 165 students
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln (Abraham) (alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 B St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 740-6489
Grades: K-12
| 463 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edward P. Duplex
Alternative School
1010 Wheatland Rd.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Yuba County, CA

Yuba County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
801 Olive St
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3113
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
1208 Pasado Ave.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6103
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
12 East 18th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6180
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
1919 B Street
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 740-4888
Grades: K-8
| 100 students
456 Beale Hwy.
Beale Afb, CA 95903
(530) 788-0236
Grades: 4-5
| 195 students
841 Cedar Ln
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-6109
Grades: K-8
| 120 students
1949 B St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-6918
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2743 Plumas School Rd
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-4428
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Special Education (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
938 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6231
Grades: K-12
| 137 students
P.o. Box 818
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 788-2097
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
935 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4872
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Yuba County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Yuba County, CA include Harry P B Carden, Thomas E. Mathews Community and Marysville Charter For The Arts.
How many public high schools are located in Yuba County, CA?
14 public high schools are located in Yuba County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Yuba County, CA?
Yuba County, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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