Serving 116 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sherwood Montessori ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherwood Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sherwood Montessori's student population of 116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sherwood Montessori ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Montessori is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4936 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
59%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Montessori's ranking?
Sherwood Montessori is ranked #4936 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sherwood Montessori often compared to?
Sherwood Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Parkview Elementary School, Little Chico Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Montessori?
116 students attend Sherwood Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sherwood Montessori students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherwood Montessori?
Sherwood Montessori has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sherwood Montessori offer ?
Sherwood Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sherwood Montessori part of?
Sherwood Montessori is part of Sherwood Montessori School District.
In what neighborhood is Sherwood Montessori located?
Sherwood Montessori is located in the Chapmantown neighborhood of Chico, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Chapmantown.
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