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Best Vacaville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 14,931 students in Vacaville, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,501 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Vacaville, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Vacaville, CA are Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy, Kairos Public and Orchard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vacaville, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Vacaville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Vacaville, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Mcclellan St.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Kairos Public
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
129 Elm St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-7234
Gr: K-10 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
805 North Orchard Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6255
Gr: K-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Browns Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
333 Wretham Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6205
Gr: K-6 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
750 Christine Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6210
Gr: K-6 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Sierra Vista K-8
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Bel Air Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6260
Gr: K-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 South Orchard Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6200
Gr: K-6 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Cambridge Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 446-9494
Gr: K-6 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Willis Jepson Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
580 Elder St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6280
Gr: 7-8 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Vacaville High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Monte Vista Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6011
Gr: 9-12 | 2,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Foxboro Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Morning Glory Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 447-7883
Gr: K-6 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
Jean Callison Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6261 Vanden Rd.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6250
Gr: K-6 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
Hemlock Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Hemlock St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6245
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Will C. Wood High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
998 Marshall Rd.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,671 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
Vaca Pena Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Keith Way
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6270
Gr: 6-12 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1616.
Fairmont Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1355 Marshall Rd.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6240
Gr: K-6 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1717.
Edwin Markham Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Markham Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6230
Gr: K-6 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1818.
Eugene Padan Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Padan School Rd.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6235
Gr: K-6 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
194 Bella Vista Rd
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 469-2305
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Shelley Dally Early Learning Village
621 South Orchard Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6148
Rank: n/an/a
Shereene Wilkerson Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
343 Brown St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 469-2306
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Vacaville, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Vacaville, CA include Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy, Kairos Public and Orchard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vacaville?
21 public schools are located in Vacaville.
What percentage of students in Vacaville go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Vacaville are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vacaville?
Vacaville public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Vacaville are often viewed compared to one another?

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