For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 5,446 students in Glenn County, CA (there are , serving 113 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Glenn County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Glenn County, CA are Plaza Elementary School, Willows Community High School and Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenn County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Glenn County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Glenn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7322 County Road 24
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1250
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1250
Grades: K-8
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Willows Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
823 West Laurel St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Grades: 10-12
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4672 County Road North
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1255
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1255
Grades: K-8
| 194 students
Rank: #44.
Elk Creek High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3430 County Rd. 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5361
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5361
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #55.
Success One!
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 E. Walker St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 936-6980
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 936-6980
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Elk Creek Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3430 County Road 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5288
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5288
Grades: K-4
| 23 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Indian Valley Intermediate
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5180 Lodoga-stonyford Rd.
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 963-3210
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 963-3210
Grades: 5-8
| 26 students
Rank: #88.
Walden Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1149 West Wood St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 361-6480
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 361-6480
Grades: K-8
| 186 students
Rank: #99.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
620 Canal St.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Rank: #1010.
Capay Joint Union Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7504 Cutting Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1222
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1222
Grades: K-8
| 194 students
Rank: #1111.
Orland High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Shasta St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1210
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1210
Grades: 9-12
| 806 students
Rank: #1212.
Willows High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 North Murdock Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6611
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6611
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: #1313.
North Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Roosevelt Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1285
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1285
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #1414.
Price Intermediate
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Marin St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1225
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1225
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
Rank: #1515.
Glenn County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
311 South Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
Rank: #1616.
William Finch
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 East Tehama St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1683
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1683
Grades: K-12
| 138 students
Rank: #1717.
Willows Intermediate
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1145 West Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Grades: 6-8
| 316 students
Rank: #1818.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
655 West French St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6640
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6640
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #1919.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1308 Fairview St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1235
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1235
Grades: 3-5
| 440 students
Rank: #2020.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
277 Capay Ave.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Grades: K-8
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bidwell Point High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
3430 County Road 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ella Barkley High School
Alternative School
Hwy. 32 And Los Robles St., 30
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3331
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3331
Grades: 10-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glenn County Rop
Vocational School
451 South Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hamilton Community Day
Alternative School
535 Sacramento Ave.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
102 Second St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1240
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1240
Grades: K-2
| 510 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orland Community Day
Alternative School
260 Roosevelt Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1264
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1264
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Glenn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Glenn County Juvenile Court High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
311 S. Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6353
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6353
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Glenn County Opportunity High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
311 South Villa Ave
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Hamilton Elementary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
277 Capay St
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Hwy. 32 And Canal St.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Orland Elementary Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
930 Second St
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1137
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1137
Grades: 2-6
| 3 students
Stony Creek Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
300 Sanhedrin Rd
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Stony Creek Elementary Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
300 Sanhedrin Rd
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Willows Elementary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1145 West Cedar St
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Willows High Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
823 West Laurel St
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Willows Intermediate Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1145 West Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Glenn County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Glenn County, CA include Plaza Elementary School, Willows Community High School and Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Glenn County?
26 public schools are located in Glenn County.
What percentage of students in Glenn County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Glenn County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glenn County?
Glenn County public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Glenn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Glenn County include: Hamilton High School vs. Orland High School, Orland High School vs. Hamilton High School, Murdock Elementary School vs. Walden Academy
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