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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Glenn County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 5,446 students in Glenn County, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 119 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Glenn County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Glenn County, CA are Plaza Elementary School, Willows Community High School and Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenn County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Glenn County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Glenn County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7322 County Road 24
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1250
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Willows Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
823 West Laurel St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Gr: 10-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4672 County Road North
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1255
Gr: K-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Elk Creek High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3430 County Rd. 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5361
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Elk Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3430 County Road 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5288
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Success One!
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
129 E. Walker St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 936-6980
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Indian Valley Intermediate
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5180 Lodoga-stonyford Rd.
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 963-3210
Gr: 5-8
Rank: #88.
Capay Joint Union Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7504 Cutting Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1222
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
620 Canal St.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Orland High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Shasta St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1210
Gr: 9-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Willows High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
203 North Murdock Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6611
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Walden Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1149 West Wood St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 361-6480
Gr: K-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
North Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Roosevelt Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1285
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Willows Intermediate
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1145 West Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Gr: 5-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
655 West French St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6640
Gr: K-4 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
Price Intermediate
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 Marin St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1225
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
William Finch
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
607 East Tehama St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1683
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1818.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1308 Fairview St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1235
Gr: 3-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1919.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
277 Capay Ave.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Gr: K-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Glenn County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
311 South Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Bidwell Point High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
3430 County Road 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ella Barkley High School
Alternative School
Hwy. 32 And Los Robles St., 30
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3331
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Glenn County Rop
Vocational School
451 South Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hamilton Community Day
Alternative School
535 Sacramento Ave.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mill Street Elementary School
102 Second St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1240
Gr: K-2 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Orland Community Day
Alternative School
260 Roosevelt Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1264
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Glenn County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Glenn County, CA include Plaza Elementary School, Willows Community High School and Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Glenn County?
26 public schools are located in Glenn County.
What percentage of students in Glenn County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Glenn County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glenn County?
Glenn County public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Glenn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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