For the 2025 school year, there are 95 public schools serving 29,714 students in Butte County, CA (there are , serving 1,385 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Butte County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Butte County, CA are Sierra View Elementary School, Richvale Elementary School and Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butte County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Butte County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Butte County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra View Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1598 Hooker Oak Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3117
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3117
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Richvale Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5236 Church St.
Richvale, CA 95974
(530) 624-0731
Richvale, CA 95974
(530) 624-0731
Gr: K-5 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
335 West Sacramento Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3090
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3090
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Gridley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 East Spruce St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4791
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4791
Gr: 9-12 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1475 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-5100
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,922 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1770 East Eighth St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3114
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3114
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Nord Country
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5554 California St.
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 891-3138
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 891-3138
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Chico High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3026
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3026
Gr: 9-12 | 1,873 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Neal Dow Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1420 Neal Dow Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3110
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3110
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Rosedale Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Oak St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3104
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3104
Gr: K-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Shasta Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
169 Leora Ct.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3141
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3141
Gr: K-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2253 Humboldt Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4110
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4110
Gr: 6-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Wildflower Open Classroom
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2414 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 3
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 892-1676
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 892-1676
Gr: K-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Durham High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9455 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1515.
Paradise Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6473 Clark Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 872-7277
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 872-7277
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1616.
Chico Country Day
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 West 11th St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-2650
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-2650
Gr: K-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1717.
Bases Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2775 Yard St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-5844
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-5844
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Academy For Change
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Heritage Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2255 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-4376
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-4376
Gr: 5-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Palermo Union Community Day (K-8)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7350 Bulldog Way
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4708
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4708
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2121.
Honcut
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
68 School St.
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 742-5284
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 742-5284
Gr: K-3 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2222.
Bidwell Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2376 North Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3080
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3080
Gr: 6-8 | 1,010 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2323.
Durham Intermediate
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9416 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4690
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4690
Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2424.
Table Mountain
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41 County Center Dr.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5688
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5688
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Chico Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 Memorial Way
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3066
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3066
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
627 East Evans-reimer Rd.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-5594
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-5594
Gr: K-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2727.
Marigold Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2446 Marigold Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3121
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3121
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Achieve Charter School Of Chico
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1494 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Hooker Oak Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1238 Arbutus Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3119
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3119
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3030.
Stream Charter
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
455e Oro Dam Blvd. East
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 534-1633
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 534-1633
Gr: K-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3131.
Durham Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9421 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4695
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4695
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3232.
Blue Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 West East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7483
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7483
Gr: K-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3333.
Sycamore Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1125 Sycamore St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3636
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3636
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3434.
Forest Ranch Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15815 Cedar Creek Rd.
Forest Ranch, CA 95942
(530) 891-3154
Forest Ranch, CA 95942
(530) 891-3154
Gr: K-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3535.
Emma Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1530 West Eighth Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3297
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3297
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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Butte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bald Rock Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 Rockerfeller Rd.
Berry Creek, CA 95916
(530) 589-1633
Berry Creek, CA 95916
(530) 589-1633
Gr: K-8
Biggs Intermediate Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
300 B St
Biggs, CA 95917
(530) 868-1281
Biggs, CA 95917
(530) 868-1281
Gr: 5-8
3046 2nd St
Biggs, CA 95917
(530) 868-5870
Biggs, CA 95917
(530) 868-5870
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Biggs Public Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
300 B St., Ste. M
Biggs, CA 95917
(530) 868-1281
Biggs, CA 95917
(530) 868-1281
Gr: K-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Biggs Secondary Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 B St.
Biggs, CA 95917
(530) 868-1281
Biggs, CA 95917
(530) 868-1281
Gr: 7-12
1421 Bird St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-3001
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-3001
Gr: K-3 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Butte County Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2491 Carmichael Dr. Ste 500
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7472
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7472
Gr: 7-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Center For Alternative Learning (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2412 Cohasset, Ste. 3
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4185
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4185
Gr: 7-12 | 103 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Central Middle - Rise (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2565 Mesa Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5642
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5642
Gr: 7-8
Challenge Charter High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
2750 Mitchell Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2359
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2359
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
2412 Cohassest Rd
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 343-1232
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 343-1232
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Children's Community Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6830 Pentz Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2227
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2227
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
9932 Cohasset Rd.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3223
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3223
Gr: K-6 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
2775 Yard St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3003
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3003
Gr: K-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
2651 Lumpkin Rd.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 589-1810
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 589-1810
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
15815 Cedar Creek Rd.
Forest Ranch, CA 95942
(530) 891-3154
Forest Ranch, CA 95942
(530) 891-3154
Gr: K-6 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Golden Fear Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11679 Nelson Bar Rd.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 533-5034
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 533-5034
Gr: K-8
Gridley Unified Community Day (1-6) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
581 Jackson St
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4383
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4383
Gr: 1-6
Gridley Unified Community Day (7-12) (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
581 Jackson St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4383
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4383
Gr: 7-12
Hometech Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6249 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Gr: K-12
Honey Run Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
622 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Gr: 4-6
Honey Run Academy Secondary (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
622 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Gr: 7-12
Po Box 600
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Mission High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
9455 Putney Dr
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Gr: 10-12
13835 West Park Dr.
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3864
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3864
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
5554 California St.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3138
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3138
Gr: K-6 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
North County Community High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2491 Carmichael Drive, Suite 5
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 879-7472
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 879-7472
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Palermo Union Community Day (5-8) (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
7350 Bulldog Way
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4708
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4708
Gr: 5-8
Paradise High - Rise (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
5911 Maxwell Dr.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5642
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5642
Gr: 9-12
Pioneer Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2060 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-4437
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-4437
Gr: 1-6
Pivot Charter School North Valley (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2550 Lakew. Dr. Ste. 30
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Gr: K-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rise Middle School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1859 Bird St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5642
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5642
Gr: 7-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
School Of Applied Resources (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3935 Morrow Ln.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7551
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7551
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Butte County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Butte County, CA include Sierra View Elementary School, Richvale Elementary School and Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences.
How many public schools are located in Butte County?
95 public schools are located in Butte County.
What percentage of students in Butte County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Butte County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Butte County?
Butte County public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Butte County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Butte County include: Pleasant Valley High School vs. Chico High School, Chico High School vs. Pleasant Valley High School, Oroville High School vs. Las Plumas High School
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