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Best 95966 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,027 students in 95966, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 162 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 95966, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95966, CA are Bases Learning Center, Ophir Elementary School and Oroville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95966 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95966, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95966, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bases Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2775 Yard St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-5844
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Ophir Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 Oakvale Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3005
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Oroville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1535 Bridge St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2320
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5737 Autrey Ln.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 533-7626
Gr: K-3 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Las Plumas High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2380 Las Plumas Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2310
Gr: 9-12 | 1,265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Golden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Via Canela
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-6000
Gr: 4-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Ipakanni Early College Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1459 Downer St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-1165
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Ishi Hills Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Ishi Hills Way
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3078
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Oakdale Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2255 Las Plumas Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3004
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
The Studios Central
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2565 Mesa Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3002
Gr: 5-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Stanford Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Stanford Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3006
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Wyandotte Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Wyandotte Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3007
Gr: K-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
North State Virtual Academy
Alternative School
2255 Las Plumas Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3004
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra Del Oro Inclusive Preschool
2900 Wyandotte Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-5690

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95966, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95966, CA include Bases Learning Center, Ophir Elementary School and Oroville High School.
How many public schools are located in 95966?
14 public schools are located in 95966.
What percentage of students in 95966 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 95966 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95966?
95966 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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