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Best Butte County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 72 public elementary schools serving 21,216 students in Butte County, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Butte County, CA are Sierra View Elementary School, Richvale Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butte County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Butte County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Butte County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra View Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1598 Hooker Oak Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3117
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Richvale Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5236 Church St.
Richvale, CA 95974
(530) 624-0731
Gr: 1-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1770 East Eighth St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3114
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Nord Country
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5554 California St.
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 891-3138
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Neal Dow Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1420 Neal Dow Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3110
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Rosedale Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Oak St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3104
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Shasta Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
169 Leora Ct.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3141
Gr: K-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2253 Humboldt Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4110
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Wildflower Open Classroom
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2414 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 3
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 892-1676
Gr: K-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Paradise Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6473 Clark Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 872-7277
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Chico Country Day
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 West 11th St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-2650
Gr: K-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Bases Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2775 Yard St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-5844
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Academy For Change
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Heritage Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2255 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-4376
Gr: 4-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Palermo Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7350 Bulldog Way
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4708
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
Honcut
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
68 School St.
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 742-5284
Gr: K-3 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1717.
Bidwell Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2376 North Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3080
Gr: 6-8 | 1,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1818.
Durham Intermediate
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9416 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4690
Gr: 6-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1919.
Table Mountain
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
41 County Center Dr.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5688
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Chico Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
280 Memorial Way
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3066
Gr: 6-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
627 East Evans-reimer Rd.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-5594
Gr: K-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2222.
Marigold Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2446 Marigold Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3121
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Achieve Charter School Of Chico
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1494 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Gr: K-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Hooker Oak Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1238 Arbutus Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3119
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2525.
Stream Charter
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
455e Oro Dam Blvd. East
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 534-1633
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2626.
Durham Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9421 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4695
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2727.
Blue Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
450 West East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7483
Gr: K-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2828.
Sycamore Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1125 Sycamore St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3636
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2929.
Forest Ranch Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15815 Cedar Creek Rd.
Forest Ranch, CA 95942
(530) 891-3154
Gr: K-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3030.
Emma Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1530 West Eighth Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3297
Gr: K-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Children's Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6830 Pentz Rd
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2227
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Paradise Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6593 Pentz Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Gr: K-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3333.
Core Butte Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2847 Notre Dame Blvd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 894-3952
Gr: K-12 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3434.
Little Chico Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2090 Amanda Way
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3285
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3535.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
409 Magnolia St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3675
Gr: 2-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Butte County, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Butte County, CA include Sierra View Elementary School, Richvale Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Butte County?
73 public elementary schools are located in Butte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butte County?
Butte County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Butte County are often viewed compared to one another?

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