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Best 95988 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,659 students in 95988, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 95988, CA are Willows Community High School, Willows High School and Walden Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95988 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95988, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95988, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
Glenn County Rop
Vocational School
451 South Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95988, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95988, CA include Willows Community High School, Willows High School and Walden Academy.
How many public schools are located in 95988?
7 public schools are located in 95988.
What is the racial composition of students in 95988?
95988 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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