For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,357 students in 95490, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95490, CA are Willits Elementary Charter, Sherwood and Willits Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95490 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95490, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95490, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willits Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 East Commercial St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-1400
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-1400
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Sherwood
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32600 Sherwood Rd.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Gr: K-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Willits Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1431 South Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5506
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5506
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Blosser Lane Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Blosser Ln.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Gr: 3-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Baechtel Grove Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Magnolia St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
20 Spruce And Lincoln Way
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5385
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5385
Gr: K-2 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
95490, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
La Vida Independent Study Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 1461
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-6344
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-6344
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Little Lake Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1275 Blosser Ln
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Gr: K-8
New Horizons (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
120 N. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
New Horizons (Alter) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
618 S. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Sanhedrin High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
120 N. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Willits Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1150 Magnolia St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Gr: 6-8
Willits Secondary Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
370 E. Commercial St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7754
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7754
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95490, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95490, CA include Willits Elementary Charter, Sherwood and Willits Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95490?
6 public elementary schools are located in 95490.
What is the racial composition of students in 95490?
95490 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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