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Elementary Schools in Chico, California

Near Average2024–25 data18 schools · avg 45.3/100

Chico, California has 18 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 45.3/100 — 1.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sierra View Elementary at 71/100, where 48.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Chico schools average 21.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.9% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
45.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
55.9
15.0 – 70.9
Avg Exceeded %
21.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.9%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
18
With Scope Scores

How Chico schools compare

Chico's 18 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.3 — 1.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 15.0 to 70.9, a 55.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Sierra View Elementary with a Scope Score of 71 and 48.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Chico averages 19.9%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Chico

3 Strong All-Around2 Culture First13 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Chico ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sierra View Elementary
Chico Unified Strong All-Around
48.6%Strong
71/100
2Pleasant Valley High
Chico Unified Strong All-Around
31.9%Solid
65/100
3Chico High
Chico Unified Building Momentum
30.8%Solid
64/100
4Parkview Elementary
Chico Unified Strong All-Around
33.6%Solid
63/100
5Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
Chico Unified Building Momentum
25.7%Solid
53/100
6Shasta Elementary
Chico Unified Culture First
29.1%Solid
51/100
7Hooker Oak Elementary
Chico Unified Building Momentum
22.9%Solid
50/100
8Emma Wilson Elementary
Chico Unified Building Momentum
19.8%Developing
49/100
9Marigold Elementary
Chico Unified Building Momentum
19.7%Developing
48/100
10Neal Dow Elementary
Chico Unified Building Momentum
25.3%Developing
46/100
11Bidwell Junior High
Chico Unified Building Momentum
17.2%Developing
44/100
12Rosedale Elementary
Chico Unified Culture First
19.8%Developing
42/100
13Chico Junior High
Chico Unified Building Momentum
18.1%Developing
40/100
14Little Chico Creek Elementary
Chico Unified Building Momentum
18.4%Developing
38/100
15Citrus Avenue Elementary
Chico Unified Building Momentum
8.3%Developing
32/100
16McManus (John A.) Elementary
Chico Unified Building Momentum
5.5%Needs Support
24/100
17Chapman Elementary
Chico Unified Building Momentum
5.7%Needs Support
21/100
18Fair View High (Continuation)
Chico Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
15/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Chico

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Notre Dame School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 228 students
20:1Private
Chico Oaks Adventist School
Pentecostal · Grades Pre-K-8 · 110 students
14:1Private
Hope Academy for Personalized Education
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 60 students
12:1Private
Pleasant Valley Baptist School
Amish · Grades Pre-K-12 · 25 students
5:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Chico

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Chico good?
Chico's 18 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.3/100, which is 1.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. 21.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Chico?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Chico is Sierra View Elementary with a Scope Score of 71/100 and 48.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Chico schools compare to the state average?
Chico elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.5 points near). The exceeded rate averages 21.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 15.0 to 70.9, a 55.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Chico?
Chico has 18 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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