Students
2,954
enrolled at the 8 public schools with a Live Oak address.
Live Oak · Sutter County
Schools in Live Oak
Live Oak’s 4 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 71 to 84.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in Live Oak score highest?
Encinal Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 84. That is higher than 82 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Encinal Elementary
Live Oak Unified · 95953 · Grades K–8
362341% below the standard
Scope Score 84Strong · 82nd percentile
Rank 2
Sutter Peak Charter AcademyCharter
Nuestro Elementary · 95953 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
163351% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 65th percentile
Rank 3
Luther Elementary
Live Oak Unified · 95953 · Grades K–5
222553% below the standard
Scope Score 75Solid · 50th percentile
Rank 4
Nuestro Elementary
Nuestro Elementary · 95953 · Grades K–8
3162% below the standard
Scope Score 71Developing · 25th percentile
9in 100
The average Live Oak elementary school had 9 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 Live Oak score highest?
Sutter Peak Charter Academy is highest, with a Scope Score of 79. That is higher than 69 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Sutter Peak Charter AcademyCharter
Nuestro Elementary · 95953 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
193348% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 69th percentile
Rank 2
Live Oak Middle
Live Oak Unified · 95953 · Grades 6–8
182854% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 63rd percentile
Rank 3
Encinal Elementary
Live Oak Unified · 95953 · Grades K–8
4750% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 40th percentile
Rank 4
Nuestro Elementary
Nuestro Elementary · 95953 · Grades K–8
1280% below the standard
Scope Score 71Needs Support · 23rd percentile
9in 100
The average Live Oak middle school had 9 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 Live Oak score highest?
Sutter Peak Charter Academy is highest, with a Scope Score of 79. That is higher than 65 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Sutter Peak Charter AcademyCharter
Nuestro Elementary · 95953 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
202555% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 65th percentile
Rank 2
Live Oak High
Live Oak Unified · 95953 · Grades 9–12
122959% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 45th percentile
2 high schools not ranked statewide
Continuation schools enroll students differently from a regular school, so each is compared only with schools of its kind. The others have no statewide percentile this year.
- Live Oak Alternative
- Valley Oak Continuation HighContinuation high 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?
Two districts run the public schools with a Live Oak address. The home address decides which district serves a child. Charter schools are not counted here.
District
Live Oak Unified
6schools here
Elementary, Middle, High. Encinal, Live Oak High, Live Oak Middle, Luther, Live Oak Alternative, Valley Oak Continuation.
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Nuestro Elementary
1school here
Elementary. Nuestro Elementary.
Does living in Live Oak decide which school my child attends?
No. A city can hold schools from more than one district, and attendance boundaries decide which school serves an address. Confirm the school for your address with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
1 charter school has a Live Oak address.
1 charter school has a Live Oak address. It is in the lists above, marked Charter.
Students
Who goes to school here?
2,954 students go to the 8 public schools with a Live Oak address. 67 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
52–81%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
9in 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 Live Oak?
Are the public schools in Live Oak good?
Live Oak’s 4 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 71 to 84. Of those, 1 is Strong, 2 are Solid and 1 is Developing. Live Oak’s 4 public middle schools have Scope Scores from 71 to 79. Of those, 2 are Solid, 1 is Developing and 1 is Needs Support. Live Oak’s 2 public high schools have Scope Scores from 74 to 79. Of those, 1 is Solid and 1 is Developing. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in Live Oak rank highest?
Encinal Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 84. It is Strong, at the 82nd percentile. Sutter Peak Charter Academy is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 79. It is Solid, at the 69th percentile. Sutter Peak Charter Academy is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 79. It is Solid, at the 65th 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 Live Oak compare with California?
The average Live Oak elementary school had 9 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 Live Oak middle school had 9 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 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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Which places nearby can you look at next?
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The district that runs the public schools here.
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the public schools with a Live Oak address. They can belong to more than one school district.
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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