For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,393 students in Dixon, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dixon, CA are Dixon Montessori Charter, Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary School and Tremont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dixon, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dixon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dixon, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dixon Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
355 North Almond St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-8953
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-8953
Grades: K-8
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 East C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6360
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6360
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
Tremont Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 Pheasant Run Dr.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6320
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6320
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Gretchen Higgins Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1525 Pembroke Way
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6380
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6380
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
John Knight Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 East A St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6350
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Dixon, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
415 East C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-5508
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-5508
Grades: K-6
| 315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dixon, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dixon, CA include Dixon Montessori Charter, Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary School and Tremont Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dixon?
5 public elementary schools are located in Dixon.
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon?
Dixon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Dixon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Dixon include: Tremont Elementary School vs. Dixon Montessori Charter, Gretchen Higgins Elementary School vs. Tremont Elementary School, Gretchen Higgins Elementary School vs. Dixon Montessori Charter
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