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Best 95928 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,521 students in 95928, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 746 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 95928, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95928, CA are Parkview Elementary School, Rosedale Elementary School and Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95928 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95928, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 95928, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Core Butte Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2847 Notre Dame Blvd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 894-3952
Gr: K-12 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Little Chico Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2090 Amanda Way
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3285
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Sherwood Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Cleveland Ave.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-6600
Gr: K-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Achieve Charter School Of Paradise Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
771 Elliott Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 762-2599
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 East Ninth St. Ste. 150
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Butte County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Orient St. Ste. 105
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7411
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1071 East 16th St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3100
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Butte County Rop
Vocational School
2491 Carmichael Dr. Ste. 100
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7462
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95928, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95928, CA include Parkview Elementary School, Rosedale Elementary School and Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 95928?
13 public schools are located in 95928.
What percentage of students in 95928 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 95928 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95928?
95928 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).

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