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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Yuba City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 13,166 students in Yuba City, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 333 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Yuba City, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Yuba City, CA are Twin Rivers Charter, Franklin Elementary School and Butte Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuba City, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Yuba City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Yuba City, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Rivers Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2510 Live Oak Blvd.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 755-2872
Gr: K-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
332 North Township Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5151
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Butte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2195 Blevin Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5034
Gr: K-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Tierra Buena Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1794 Villa Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5280
Gr: K-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Pathways Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1895 Lassen Blvd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2480
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1582 Lincoln Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5255
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
River Valley High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 El Margarita Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,695 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Aerostem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
82 Second St.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 742-2531
Gr: 5-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Feather River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1895 Lassen Blvd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2400
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Riverbend Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Stewart Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-3100
Gr: K-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
April Lane Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 April Ln.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5215
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
King Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
630 King Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5250
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Yuba City High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
850 B St.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 674-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,678 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1414.
Barry Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 Barry Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5220
Gr: K-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Yuba City Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
256 Wilbur Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-9667
Gr: K-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1616.
Lincrest Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Phillips Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5260
Gr: K-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1717.
Andros Karperos
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Camino De Flores
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-4440
Gr: K-8 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1818.
Yuba City Independence Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
984 B St.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5244
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1919.
Bridge Street Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Bridge St.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5225
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2020.
Albert Powell Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1875 Clark Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5210
Gr: 10-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2121.
Gray Avenue Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
808 Gray Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5240
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2222.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Morton St.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5265
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2323.
Sutter County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
970 Klamath Ln.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2900
Gr: K-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Discovery
Alternative School
425 Plumas Blvd. Suite 200
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-7640
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-county Rop
Vocational School
970 Klamath Ln.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2942
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Yuba City Special Education Preschool
1799 Camino De Flores
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-7649
3 students Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Yuba City, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Yuba City, CA include Twin Rivers Charter, Franklin Elementary School and Butte Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Yuba City?
26 public schools are located in Yuba City.
What percentage of students in Yuba City go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Yuba City are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yuba City?
Yuba City public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Yuba City are often viewed compared to one another?

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