Students
6,518
enrolled at the 21 public schools with a Oroville address.
Oroville · Butte County
Schools in Oroville
Oroville’s 8 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 68 to 79.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in Oroville score highest?
STREAM Charter is highest, with a Scope Score of 79. That is higher than 70 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
STREAM CharterCharter
Oroville City Elementary · 95965 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
202753% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 70th percentile
Rank 2
Plumas Avenue Elementary
Thermalito Union Elementary · 95965 · Grades K–5
132562% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 56th percentile
Rank 3
Ophir Elementary
Oroville City Elementary · 95966 · Grades K–5
122167% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 45th percentile
Rank 4
Poplar Avenue Elementary
Thermalito Union Elementary · 95965 · Grades K–5
2267% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 41st percentile
Rank 5
Stanford Avenue Elementary
Oroville City Elementary · 95966 · Grades K–5
1776% below the standard
Scope Score 71Needs Support · 23rd percentile
Rank 6
Sierra Avenue Elementary
Thermalito Union Elementary · 95965 · Grades K–5
1580% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 13th percentile
Rank 7
Oakdale Heights Elementary
Oroville City Elementary · 95966 · Grades K–5
1380% below the standard
Scope Score 68Needs Support · 10th percentile
Rank 8
Wyandotte Academy
Oroville City Elementary · 95966 · Grades K–5
2271% below the standard
Scope Score 68Needs Support · 8th percentile
24in 100
The average Oroville elementary school had 24 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
1 elementary school not ranked statewide
Students are placed here by probation, district or voluntary referral, including after an expulsion, so we don’t rank it.
- Heritage Community DayCommunity day school
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 Oroville score highest?
Nelson Avenue Middle is highest, with a Scope Score of 76. That is higher than 56 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Nelson Avenue Middle
Thermalito Union Elementary · 95965 · Grades 6–8
2368% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 56th percentile
Rank 2
Ishi Hills Middle
Oroville City Elementary · 95966 · Grades 6–8
1975% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 33rd percentile
Rank 3
STREAM CharterCharter
Oroville City Elementary · 95965 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
2864% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 33rd percentile
Rank 4
North State Virtual Academy
Oroville City Elementary · 95966 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
1278% below the standard
Scope Score 71Needs Support · 24th percentile
Rank 5
The Studios @ Central
Oroville City Elementary · 95966 · Grades 5–8
1186% below the standard
Scope Score 64Needs Support · bottom 1%
32in 100
The average Oroville middle school had 32 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100.
1 middle school not ranked statewide
It is compared only with other alternative schools, so it is listed apart.
- HearthstoneAlternative school
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 Oroville score highest?
Oroville High is highest, with a Scope Score of 73. That is higher than 38 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Oroville High
Oroville Union High · 95966 · Grades 9–12
131968% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 38th percentile
Rank 2
Las Plumas High
Oroville Union High · 95966 · Grades 9–12
1476% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 17th percentile
6 high schools not ranked statewide
Continuation schools, alternative schools, special education centers and court and community schools enroll students differently from a regular school, so each is compared only with its own kind or not ranked.
- Prospect High (Continuation)Continuation high school
- Come Back Butte CharterAlternative school
- BASES Learning CenterSpecial education center
- Butte County Special EducationSpecial education center
- Oroville High Community DayCommunity day school
- Table MountainJuvenile court 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?
Four districts run the public schools with a Oroville address. The home address decides which district serves a child. Charter schools are not counted here.
District
Oroville City Elementary
7schools here
Elementary, Middle. Ophir, Ishi Hills, North State Virtual Academy, Stanford Avenue, Oakdale Heights, Wyandotte Academy, The Studios @ Central.
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Thermalito Union Elementary
5schools here
Elementary, Middle. Nelson Avenue, Plumas Avenue, Poplar Avenue, Sierra Avenue, Heritage Community Day.
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Oroville Union High
4schools here
High. Oroville High, Las Plumas, Prospect High (Continuation), Oroville High Community Day.
District
Butte County Office of Education
3schools here
High. BASES Learning Center, Butte County Special Education, Table Mountain.
Does living in Oroville 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?
3 private schools have a Oroville address. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- Oroville Christian School95966 · 154 students
- St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School95965 · 125 students
- Feather River Adventist School95965 · 31 students
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3 charter schools have a Oroville address. 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?
6,518 students go to the 21 public schools with a Oroville address. 78 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
58–100%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
24in 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 Oroville?
Are the public schools in Oroville good?
Oroville’s 8 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 68 to 79. Of those, 2 are Solid, 2 are Developing and 4 are Needs Support. Oroville’s 5 public middle schools have Scope Scores from 64 to 76. Of those, 1 is Solid, 2 are Developing and 2 are Needs Support. Oroville’s 2 public high schools have Scope Scores from 69 to 73. Of those, 1 is Developing 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 Oroville rank highest?
STREAM Charter is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 79. It is Solid, at the 70th percentile. Nelson Avenue Middle is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 76. It is Solid, at the 56th percentile. Oroville High is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 73. It is Developing, at the 38th 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 Oroville compare with California?
The average Oroville elementary school had 24 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 Oroville middle school had 32 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.
Next
Which places nearby can you look at next?
Oroville City Elementary
The district that runs most public schools here.
Compare schoolsSee the same numbers for each school.
Thermalito Union ElementaryRuns 5 public schools with a Oroville address.
School districts
Before kindergarten
Sources and methodology
This page lists the public schools with a Oroville 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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