For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,719 students in Marysville, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Marysville, CA are Harry P B Carden, Thomas E. Mathews Community and Marysville Charter Academy For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marysville, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Marysville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Marysville, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marysville Charter Academy For The Arts, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Marysville, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Harry P B Carden
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1023 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6409
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6409
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Thomas E. Mathews Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1127 E St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4025
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4025
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Marysville Charter Academy For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1917 B St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-6157
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-6157
Gr: 7-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Core Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
321 16th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 742-2786
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 742-2786
Gr: K-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Marysville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12 East 18th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6180
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6180
Gr: 9-12 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1104 E St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4000
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4000
Gr: K-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Yuba County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
935 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4871
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4871
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln (Abraham) (alternative)
Alternative School
1919 B St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 740-6489
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 740-6489
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
2088 North Beale Road Bldg. 70
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 740-6424
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 740-6424
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marysville, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marysville, CA include Harry P B Carden, Thomas E. Mathews Community and Marysville Charter Academy For The Arts.
How many public high schools are located in Marysville?
9 public high schools are located in Marysville.
What is the racial composition of students in Marysville?
Marysville public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Marysville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marysville include: Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter vs. Core Charter, Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter vs. Marysville High School, Core Charter vs. Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter
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