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Best Yuba County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 5,377 students in Yuba County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Yuba County, CA are Harry P B Carden, Thomas E. Mathews Community and Marysville Charter Academy For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuba County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Yuba County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Yuba County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wheatland Union High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Yuba County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Harry P B Carden
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1023 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6409
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Thomas E. Mathews Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1127 E St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4025
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Marysville Charter Academy For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1917 B St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-6157
Gr: 7-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Core Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
321 16th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 742-2786
Gr: K-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Wheatland Union High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,063 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Edward P. Duplex
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Marysville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12 East 18th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6180
Gr: 9-12 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Lindhurst High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4446 Olive Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,254 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9841 Texas Hill Rd.
Oregon House, CA 95962
(530) 692-2210
Gr: K-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1104 E St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4000
Gr: K-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1111.
South Lindhurst Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4446 Olive Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 749-6919
Gr: 10-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Yuba County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
935 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4871
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln (Abraham) (alternative)
Alternative School
1919 B St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 740-6489
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Middle College Academy
2088 North Beale Road Bldg. 70
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 740-6424
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Wheatland Community Day High School
Alternative School
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Yuba County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Yuba County, CA include Harry P B Carden, Thomas E. Mathews Community and Marysville Charter Academy For The Arts.
How many public high schools are located in Yuba County?
15 public high schools are located in Yuba County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yuba County?
Yuba County public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Yuba County are often viewed compared to one another?

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