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Best 95926 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 10,561 students in 95926, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 159 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 95926, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95926, CA are Sierra View Elementary School, Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences and Pleasant Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95926 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95926, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95926, CA Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
Emma Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1530 West Eighth Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3297
Gr: K-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Citrus Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Citrus Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3107
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
988 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3128
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1818.
Center For Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1919.
Oakdale
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Gr: K-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2020.
Fair View High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95926, CA?
How many public schools are located in 95926?
20 public schools are located in 95926.
What percentage of students in 95926 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 95926 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95926?
95926 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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