Schools in Chico, California (2025)
24 schools · 13,946 students · 15 public, 9 charter · median Enrollment 471.
Chico, in California, has 24 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 13,946 students. By level there are 16 elementary, 4 high, 3 middle, 1 other; by sector 15 public, 9 charter.
The median Enrollment across Chico's schools is 471, below the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
23 of the 24 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Chico Country Day (69.3, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Inspire School of Arts and Sciences (64.7, top 50% of high schools nationally), and Nord Country (60.3, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students), Chico High (1,804 students), Bidwell Junior High (1,012 students).
Ranked schools in Chico
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 169Chico Country DayChico · Charter Elementary61% Math proficiency · 585 students
- 265Inspire School of Arts and SciencesChico · Charter High42% Math proficiency · 332 students
- 360Nord CountryChico · Charter Elementary47% Math proficiency · 213 students
- 460Parkview ElementaryChico · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 406 students
- 558Shasta ElementaryChico · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 621 students
- 657Marsh (Harry M.) Junior HighChico · Public Middle51% Math proficiency · 716 students
- 756Wildflower Open ClassroomChico · Charter Elementary42% Math proficiency · 183 students
- 855Pleasant Valley HighChico · Public High48% Math proficiency · 1,978 students
- 952Achieve Charter School of ChicoChico · Charter Elementary37.8% Free/reduced-price lunch · 222 students
- 1050Chico HighChico · Public High40% Math proficiency · 1,804 students
- 1149Marigold ElementaryChico · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 571 students
- 1246Emma Wilson ElementaryChico · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 597 students
- 1344Bidwell Junior HighChico · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 1,012 students
- 1443Chico Junior HighChico · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 861 students
- 1542Rosedale ElementaryChico · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 563 students
- 1634Little Chico Creek ElementaryChico · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 471 students
- 1730Sherwood MontessoriChico · Charter Elementary17% Math proficiency · 116 students
- 1830Neal Dow ElementaryChico · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 364 students
- 1930Blue Oak CharterChico · Charter Elementary26% Math proficiency · 219 students
- 2027Pivot Charter School North Valley IIChico · Charter High15% Math proficiency · 105 students
- 2123McManus (John A.) ElementaryChico · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 397 students
- 2214Citrus Avenue ElementaryChico · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 383 students
- 2312Chapman ElementaryChico · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 311 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chico Country Day Chico · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 69.3 Top 25% | 61% Math proficiency | 585 |
| 2 | Inspire School of Arts and Sciences Chico · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 64.7 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 332 |
| 3 | Nord Country Chico · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 60.3 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 213 |
| 4 | Parkview Elementary Chico · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 59.5 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 406 |
| 5 | Shasta Elementary Chico · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 58.2 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 621 |
| 6 | Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High Chico · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 56.9 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 716 |
| 7 | Wildflower Open Classroom Chico · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 56.2 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 183 |
| 8 | Pleasant Valley High Chico · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 54.5 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 1,978 |
| 9 | Achieve Charter School of Chico Chico · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 51.5 Top 50% | 37.8% Free/reduced-price lunch | 222 |
| 10 | Chico High Chico · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 50.4 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 1,804 |
| 11 | Marigold Elementary Chico · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 49.3 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 571 |
| 12 | Emma Wilson Elementary Chico · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 46.4 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 597 |
| 13 | Bidwell Junior High Chico · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 43.6 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 1,012 |
| 14 | Chico Junior High Chico · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 42.8 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 861 |
| 15 | Rosedale Elementary Chico · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 42.4 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 563 |
| 16 | Little Chico Creek Elementary Chico · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 34.1 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 471 |
| 17 | Sherwood Montessori Chico · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 30.3 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 116 |
| 18 | Neal Dow Elementary Chico · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 29.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 364 |
| 19 | Blue Oak Charter Chico · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 29.6 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 219 |
| 20 | Pivot Charter School North Valley II Chico · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 27.4 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 105 |
| 21 | McManus (John A.) Elementary Chico · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 22.8 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 397 |
| 22 | Citrus Avenue Elementary Chico · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 14.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 383 |
| 23 | Chapman Elementary Chico · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 11.9 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 311 |
Other schools in Chico
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Chico side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Chico?
Chico Country Day is the highest-ranked school in Chico with a Success Index (US) of 69.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Chico?
Chico has 24 schools (16 elementary, 4 high, 3 middle, 1 other) educating 13,946 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Chico?
The median Enrollment across schools in Chico is 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.