Best Schools in Sutter County, CA
Sutter County, CA has 50 public schools (11 high, 3 middle, 27 elementary) serving 26,480 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Sutter County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sutter County, CA
The top high schools in Sutter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aerostem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aerostem Academy District • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 133 Students
2. Live Oak High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Live Oak Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 595 Students
3. Sutter High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sutter Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 782 Students
4. Yuba City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yuba City Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1822 Students
5. River Valley High
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Projected Test Scores
Yuba City Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1771 Students
6. East Nicolaus High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Nicolaus Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students
7. Woodland Senior High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Woodland Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1188 Students
8. Albert Powell Continuation
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Projected Test Scores
Yuba City Unified • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 167 Students
9. Valley Oak Continuation High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Live Oak Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 29 Students
10. Butte View High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sutter Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sutter County, CA
The top middle schools in Sutter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Live Oak Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Live Oak Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 389 Students
2. Lee Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Woodland Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 607 Students
3. Gray Avenue Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yuba City Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sutter County, CA
The top elementary schools in Sutter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Twin Rivers Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Rivers Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 480 Students
2. Marcum-illinois Union Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 193 Students
3. Tierra Buena Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Yuba City Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 664 Students
4. Franklin Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Franklin Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 490 Students
5. Encinal Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Live Oak Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 117 Students
6. Butte Vista Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Yuba City Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 856 Students
7. Luther Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Live Oak Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 784 Students
8. Pleasant Grove
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Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Grove Joint Union • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 145 Students
9. Robbins Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Winship-robbins • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 106 Students
10. Lincoln Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Yuba City Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sutter County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sutter County, CA has a total population of 99,633 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sutter County, 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 Sutter County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sutter County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sutter County, 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 Sutter County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sutter County, CA
How many schools are in Sutter County, CA?
Sutter County, CA has 50 public schools: 11 high schools, 3 middle schools and 27 elementary schools, serving 26,480 students in total.
How do schools in Sutter County perform on state tests?
On average, 50 schools in Sutter County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Sutter County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sutter County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sutter County
7 places in Sutter County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (3)
- Yuba City Unified (16 schools)
- Live Oak Unified (6 schools)
- Sutter County Office of Education (3 schools)