What types of schools are available in Chico, California?

Chico, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Chico, California

Q: How many schools are in Chico, California?

There are 32 schools in Chico, California, serving 15,171 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Chico?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Chico, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 32 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

15,171

Total Students

Across Chico

18.5:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

32 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)1 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)5 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)6 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,804 students at Chico High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 14:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Chapman Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

1071 East 16Th St., Chico, CA 95928

901 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2376 North Ave., Chico, CA 95926

Achieve Charter School Of Chico

charter schoolmiddleK-8

1494 East Ave., Chico, CA 95926

Wildflower Open Classroom

charter schoolmiddleK-8

2414 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 3, Chico, CA 95926

charter schoolmiddleK-8

450 West East Ave., Chico, CA 95926

charter schoolmiddleK-8

5554 California St., Chico, CA 95973

charter schoolhighK-12

2847 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA 95928

charter schoolmiddleK-8

1010 Cleveland Ave., Chico, CA 95928

charter schoolmiddleK-8

102 West 11Th St., Chico, CA 95928

Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

335 West Sacramento Ave., Chico, CA 95926

Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii

charter schoolhighGrade 6-12

1350 East Ninth St. Ste. 150, Chico, CA 95928

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Chico

Chico, California is home to 32 schools serving over 15,171 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Chico, California?

There are 32 schools in Chico, serving 15,171 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Chico?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Chico include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Chico?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Chico is 18.5:1.

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