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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Butte County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 95 public schools serving 29,714 students in Butte County, CA (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,313 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Butte County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Butte County, CA are Sierra View Elementary School, Richvale Elementary School and Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butte County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Butte County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Butte County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra View Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1598 Hooker Oak Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3117
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Richvale Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5236 Church St.
Richvale, CA 95974
(530) 624-0731
Gr: 1-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
335 West Sacramento Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3090
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Gridley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 East Spruce St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4791
Gr: 9-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1475 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,978 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1770 East Eighth St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3114
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Nord Country
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5554 California St.
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 891-3138
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Chico High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3026
Gr: 9-12 | 1,804 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Neal Dow Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1420 Neal Dow Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3110
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Rosedale Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Oak St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3104
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Shasta Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
169 Leora Ct.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3141
Gr: K-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2253 Humboldt Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4110
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1313.
Wildflower Open Classroom
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2414 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 3
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 892-1676
Gr: K-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
Durham High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9455 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1515.
Paradise Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6473 Clark Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 872-7277
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
Chico Country Day
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 West 11th St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-2650
Gr: K-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1717.
Bases Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2775 Yard St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-5844
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Academy For Change
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Heritage Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2255 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-4376
Gr: 4-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Palermo Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7350 Bulldog Way
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4708
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2121.
Honcut
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
68 School St.
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 742-5284
Gr: K-3 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2222.
Bidwell Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2376 North Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3080
Gr: 6-8 | 1,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2323.
Durham Intermediate
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9416 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4690
Gr: 6-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2424.
Honey Run Academy Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
622 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #2525.
Table Mountain
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
41 County Center Dr.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5688
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Chico Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
280 Memorial Way
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3066
Gr: 6-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
627 East Evans-reimer Rd.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-5594
Gr: K-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2828.
Marigold Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2446 Marigold Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3121
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Achieve Charter School Of Chico
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1494 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Gr: K-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Hooker Oak Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1238 Arbutus Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3119
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3131.
Stream Charter
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
455e Oro Dam Blvd. East
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 534-1633
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3232.
Durham Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9421 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4695
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3333.
Blue Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
450 West East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7483
Gr: K-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3434.
Sycamore Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1125 Sycamore St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3636
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3535.
Forest Ranch Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15815 Cedar Creek Rd.
Forest Ranch, CA 95942
(530) 891-3154
Gr: K-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Butte County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Butte County, CA include Sierra View Elementary School, Richvale Elementary School and Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences.
How many public schools are located in Butte County?
94 public schools are located in Butte County.
What percentage of students in Butte County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Butte County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Butte County?
Butte County public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Butte County are often viewed compared to one another?

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