Students
10,305
enrolled at the 18 public schools with an address in ZIP code 95926.
Chico · Butte County
Schools in ZIP code 95926
The 11 public elementary schools in ZIP code 95926 have Scope Scores from 67 to 81.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 95926 score highest?
Shasta Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 81. That is higher than 74 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Shasta Elementary
Chico Unified · 95926 · Grades K–5
292843% below the standard
Scope Score 81Solid · 74th percentile
Rank 2
Hooker Oak Elementary
Chico Unified · 95926 · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.
273043% below the standard
Scope Score 80Solid · 73rd percentile
Rank 3
Sierra View Elementary
Chico Unified · 95926 · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.
382735% below the standard
Scope Score 80Solid · 72nd percentile
Rank 4
Emma Wilson Elementary
Chico Unified · 95926 · Grades K–5
232552% below the standard
Scope Score 80Solid · 72nd percentile
Rank 5
Neal Dow Elementary
Chico Unified · 95926 · Grades K–5
252946% below the standard
Scope Score 80Solid · 71st percentile
Rank 6
Wildflower Open ClassroomCharter
Chico Unified · 95926 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
252649% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 63rd percentile
Rank 7
Marigold Elementary
Chico Unified · 95926 · Grades Pre–K–5
162658% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 58th percentile
Rank 8
Achieve CharterCharter
Butte County Office of Education · 95926 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
142561% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 46th percentile
Rank 9
Citrus Avenue Elementary
Chico Unified · 95926 · Grades K–5
2171% below the standard
Scope Score 71Developing · 26th percentile
Rank 10
Blue Oak CharterCharter
Chico Unified · 95926 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
1773% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 22nd percentile
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Rank 11
McManus (John A.) Elementary
Chico Unified · 95926 · Grades K–5
2172% below the standard
Scope Score 67Needs Support · 6th percentile
17in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 95926 had 17 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Middle schools
Which middle schools in ZIP code 95926 score highest?
Bidwell Junior High is highest, with a Scope Score of 80. That is higher than 76 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Bidwell Junior High
Chico Unified · 95926 · Grades 6–8
202753% below the standard
Scope Score 80Strong · 76th percentile
Rank 2
Wildflower Open ClassroomCharter
Chico Unified · 95926 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
222949% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 70th percentile
Rank 3
Chico Junior High
Chico Unified · 95926 · Grades 6–8
162559% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 56th percentile
Rank 4
Blue Oak CharterCharter
Chico Unified · 95926 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
2270% below the standard
Scope Score 75Developing · 48th percentile
Rank 5
Achieve CharterCharter
Butte County Office of Education · 95926 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
2964% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 37th percentile
Rank 6
Oakdale
Chico Unified · 95926 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
94% below the standard
Scope Score 65Needs Support · 1st percentile
29in 100
The average middle school in ZIP code 95926 had 29 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
Which high schools in ZIP code 95926 score highest?
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is highest, with a Scope Score of 82. That is higher than 77 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Inspire School of Arts and SciencesCharter
Chico Unified · 95926 · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.
283042% below the standard
Scope Score 82Strong · 77th percentile
Rank 2
Pleasant Valley High
Chico Unified · 95926 · Grades 9–12
322840% below the standard
Scope Score 80Solid · 71st percentile
Rank 3
Chico High
Chico Unified · 95926 · Grades 9–12
312643% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 68th percentile
Rank 4
Oakdale
Chico Unified · 95926 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
94% below the standard
Scope Score 57Needs Support · bottom 1%
31in 100
The average high school in ZIP code 95926 had 31 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California high school we score had 22 in 100.
2 high schools not ranked statewide
Continuation schools and court and community schools enroll students differently from a regular school, so each is compared only with its own kind or not ranked.
- Fair View High (Continuation)Continuation high school
- Academy for ChangeCommunity day school
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
One district runs the public schools with an address in ZIP code 95926. Charter schools are not counted here.
Does living in ZIP code 95926 decide which school my child attends?
No. ZIP codes are for mail; attendance boundaries decide the school for an address. Confirm the school for your address, grade and program with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
1 private school has an address in ZIP code 95926. It doesn’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score it.
- Chico Oaks Adventist School95926 · 110 students
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4 charter schools have an address in ZIP code 95926. They are in the lists above, marked Charter. Private school names and enrollment are from the California Department of Education’s private school filings and the federal Private School Survey.
Students
Who goes to school here?
10,305 students go to the 18 public schools with an address in ZIP code 95926. 55 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
34–82%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
17in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in ZIP code 95926?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 95926 good?
The 11 public elementary schools in ZIP code 95926 have Scope Scores from 67 to 81. Of those, 7 are Solid, 2 are Developing and 2 are Needs Support. The 6 public middle schools in ZIP code 95926 have Scope Scores from 65 to 80. Of those, 1 is Strong, 2 are Solid, 2 are Developing and 1 is Needs Support. The 4 public high schools in ZIP code 95926 have Scope Scores from 57 to 82. Of those, 1 is Strong, 2 are Solid and 1 is Needs Support. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 95926 rank highest?
Shasta Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 81. It is Solid, at the 74th percentile. Bidwell Junior High is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 80. It is Strong, at the 76th percentile. Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 82. It is Strong, at the 77th percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in ZIP code 95926 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 95926 had 17 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once. The average middle school in ZIP code 95926 had 29 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100. The average high school in ZIP code 95926 had 31 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California high school we score had 22 in 100.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the schools with a Chico address in ZIP code 95926. Attendance boundaries follow school districts. They do not follow ZIP codes.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
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