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Best Davis Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,137 students in Davis, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in Davis, CA are Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School, Davis Senior High School and Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Davis, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Davis have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Davis, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Da Vinci Charter Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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 Davis, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2121 Calaveras Ave.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5430
Gr: 7-9 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Davis Senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
315 West 14th St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5400
Gr: 10-12 | 1,755 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1220 Drexel Dr.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5445
Gr: 7-9 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Da Vinci Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 East Eighth St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Gr: 7-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Davis School For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
526 B St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5333
Gr: K-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4000 East Covell Blvd.
Davis, CA 95618
(530) 757-5330
Gr: 7-9 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Martin Luther King High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
635 B St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5425
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Davis, CA?
How many public high schools are located in Davis?
7 public high schools are located in Davis.
What is the racial composition of students in Davis?
Davis public high schools minority enrollment is 55% 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 Davis are often viewed compared to one another?

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