Students
4,191
enrolled at the 10 public schools with an address in ZIP code 95966.
Oroville · Butte County
Schools in ZIP code 95966
The 4 public elementary schools in ZIP code 95966 have Scope Scores from 68 to 74.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 95966 score highest?
Ophir Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 74. That is higher than 45 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Ophir Elementary
Oroville City Elementary · 95966 · Grades K–5
122167% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 45th percentile
Rank 2
Stanford Avenue Elementary
Oroville City Elementary · 95966 · Grades K–5
1776% below the standard
Scope Score 71Needs Support · 23rd percentile
Rank 3
Oakdale Heights Elementary
Oroville City Elementary · 95966 · Grades K–5
1380% below the standard
Scope Score 68Needs Support · 10th percentile
Rank 4
Wyandotte Academy
Oroville City Elementary · 95966 · Grades K–5
2271% below the standard
Scope Score 68Needs Support · 8th percentile
35in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 95966 had 35 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 95966 score highest?
Ishi Hills Middle is highest, with a Scope Score of 72. That is higher than 33 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Ishi Hills Middle
Oroville City Elementary · 95966 · Grades 6–8
1975% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 33rd percentile
Rank 2
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 3
The Studios @ Central
Oroville City Elementary · 95966 · Grades 5–8
1186% below the standard
Scope Score 64Needs Support · bottom 1%
41in 100
The average middle school in ZIP code 95966 had 41 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 95966 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
2 high schools not ranked statewide
Alternative schools and special education centers enroll students differently from a regular school, so each is compared only with its own kind or not ranked.
- Come Back Butte CharterAlternative school
- BASES Learning CenterSpecial education center
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?
Three districts run the public schools with an address in ZIP code 95966. 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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Oroville Union High
2schools here
High. Oroville High, Las Plumas.
District
Butte County Office of Education
1school here
High. BASES Learning Center.
Does living in ZIP code 95966 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 95966. It doesn’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score it.
- Oroville Christian School95966 · 154 students
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1 charter school has an address in ZIP code 95966. It is 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?
4,191 students go to the 10 public schools with an address in ZIP code 95966. 77 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
65–82%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
35in 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 95966?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 95966 good?
The 4 public elementary schools in ZIP code 95966 have Scope Scores from 68 to 74. Of those, 1 is Developing and 3 are Needs Support. The 3 public middle schools in ZIP code 95966 have Scope Scores from 64 to 72. Of those, 1 is Developing and 2 are Needs Support. The 2 public high schools in ZIP code 95966 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 ZIP code 95966 rank highest?
Ophir Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 74. It is Developing, at the 45th percentile. Ishi Hills Middle is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 72. It is Developing, at the 33rd 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 ZIP code 95966 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 95966 had 35 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 95966 had 41 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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Oroville City Elementary
The district that runs the public schools here.
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the schools with a Oroville address in ZIP code 95966. 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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