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Best 95688 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,042 students in 95688, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 211 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 95688, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95688, CA are Kairos Public, Orchard Elementary School and Browns Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95688 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95688, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95688, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: 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 95688, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95688, CA include Kairos Public, Orchard Elementary School and Browns Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95688?
10 public schools are located in 95688.
What percentage of students in 95688 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 95688 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95688?
95688 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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