Best Schools in Yuba County, CA
Yuba County, CA has 46 public schools (10 high, 5 middle, 24 elementary) serving 19,701 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Yuba County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Yuba County, CA
The top high schools in Yuba County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nevada Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
2. Marysville Charter Academy For The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Joint Unified • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 362 Students
3. Wheatland Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheatland Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1048 Students
4. Yuba City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yuba City Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1822 Students
5. Lindhurst High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1237 Students
6. Marysville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1028 Students
7. South Lindhurst Continuation High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Joint Unified • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 282 Students
8. Edward P. Duplex
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheatland Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 42 Students
9. Thomas E. Mathews Community
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yuba County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 48 Students
10. Wheatland Community Day High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheatland Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 6 Students
Best Middle Schools in Yuba County, CA
The top middle schools in Yuba County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bear River
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheatland • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 553 Students
2. Riverside Meadows Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plumas Lake Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
3. Foothill Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 229 Students
4. Anna Mckenney Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students
5. Yuba Gardens Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 767 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Yuba County, CA
The top elementary schools in Yuba County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wheatland Charter Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheatland • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 87 Students
2. Browns Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 128 Students
3. Clear Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Clear Creek Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 156 Students
4. Camptonville Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Camptonville Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 54 Students
5. Lone Tree Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheatland • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
6. Loma Rica Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 100 Students
7. Rio Del Oro Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Plumas Lake Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 501 Students
8. Wheatland Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wheatland • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 369 Students
9. Cobblestone Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Plumas Lake Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 546 Students
10. Covillaud Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Yuba County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Yuba County, CA has a total population of 81,575 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Yuba 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 Yuba County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Yuba County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Yuba 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 Yuba County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Yuba County, CA
How many schools are in Yuba County, CA?
Yuba County, CA has 46 public schools: 10 high schools, 5 middle schools and 24 elementary schools, serving 19,701 students in total.
How do schools in Yuba County perform on state tests?
On average, 46 schools in Yuba County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Yuba County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Yuba 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: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- 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: 36%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Yuba County
10 places in Yuba County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Marysville (15)
- Olivehurst (8)
- Wheatland (5)
- Plumas Lake (3)
- Beale Afb (2)
- Browns Valley (1)
- Camptonville (1)
- Challenge (1)
- Dobbins (1)
- Oregon House (1)
School districts (5)
- Marysville Joint Unified (22 schools)
- Wheatland (4 schools)
- Plumas Lake Elementary (3 schools)
- Wheatland Union High (3 schools)
- Yuba County Office of Education (3 schools)