Best Schools in Chico, CA
Chico, CA has a total of 53 schools including 15 high schools, 8 middle schools and 26 elementary schools. A total of 19,243 students attend Chico, CA schools. On average, schools in Chico score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Chico meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Chico, CA
Chico, CA has 15 high schools with 6,345 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Chico score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chico don't meet expectations.
1. Chico High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chico Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1905 Students
2. Pleasant Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chico Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students
3. Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
4. Durham High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students
5. Paradise Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
6. Oroville High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Oroville Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 936 Students
7. Los Molinos High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Molinos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 213 Students
8. Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 87 Students
9. Fair View High (continuation)
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Chico Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 130 Students
10. Center For Alternative Learning
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chico Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 30 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chico, CA
Chico, CA has 8 middle schools with 3,423 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Chico score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chico don't meet expectations.
1. Durham Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students
2. Bidwell Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chico Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 990 Students
3. Marsh (harry M.) Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chico Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students
4. Paradise Junior High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Paradise Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 164 Students
5. Chico Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chico Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 928 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chico, CA
Chico, CA has 26 elementary schools with 8,377 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Chico score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chico meet expectations.
1. Chico Country Day
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chico Country Day District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 566 Students
2. Wildflower Open Classroom
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wildflower Open Classroom District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 146 Students
3. Durham Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 461 Students
4. Achieve Charter School Of Paradise Inc.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Achieve Charter School Of Paradise Inc. District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 123 Students
5. Nord Country
SchoolGrade
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Nord Country District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 211 Students
6. Vina Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Los Molinos Unified • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 79 Students
7. Blue Oak Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Oak Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 263 Students
8. Shasta Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chico Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 646 Students
9. Emma Wilson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chico Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 565 Students
10. Los Molinos Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Molinos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 236 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chico, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chico, CA has a total population of 117,527 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chico, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chico, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chico, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chico, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Chico, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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