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Best Dixon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,404 students in Dixon, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 135 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Dixon, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dixon, CA are Dixon Montessori Charter, Dixon High School and Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dixon, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dixon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Dixon, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dixon Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
355 North Almond St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-8953
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Dixon High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
555 College Way
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
415 East C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6360
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Gretchen Higgins Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1525 Pembroke Way
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6380
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Tremont Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Pheasant Run Dr.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6320
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
John Knight Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
455 East A St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6350
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Maine Prairie High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 North Lincoln St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Dixon Community Day
Alternative School
295 East C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dixon, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Dixon, CA include Dixon Montessori Charter, Dixon High School and Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dixon?
8 public schools are located in Dixon.
What percentage of students in Dixon go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Dixon are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon?
Dixon public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dixon are often viewed compared to one another?

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