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Chico · 95926

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Sierra View ElementaryPleasant Valley HighChico HighInspire School of Arts and SciencesEmma Wilson ElementaryMarigold ElementaryHooker Oak ElementaryShasta ElementaryAchieve Charter School of ChicoWildflower Open ClassroomBidwell Junior HighChico Junior HighNeal Dow ElementaryBlue Oak CharterCitrus Avenue ElementaryMcManus (John A.) ElementaryFair View High (Continuation)Oakdale95926N ↑
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95926 at a glance

95926 (Chico) has 18 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

11Elementary schools3Middle schools4High schools
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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11 comparable schools · average 40.6/100 · range 17.7–64.8

Middle schools

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3 comparable schools · average 31.9/100 · range 14.6–40.6

High schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

3 comparable schools · average 63.7/100 · range 61.7–64.8

Explore ZIP codes near 95926

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
95928Chico102.9 mi
95938Durham37.7 mi
95969Paradise314.6 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

What patterns appear here?

Solid Base 1Growth Engine 1
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Schools in 95926

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Elementary schools in 95926 · 11 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Sierra View Elementary
Chico Unified Solid Base
48.6%91st percentile · StrongScope Score 65/100
Emma Wilson Elementary
Chico Unified Growth Engine
19.8%75th percentile · SolidScope Score 49/100
Marigold Elementary
Chico Unified
19.7%69th percentile · SolidScope Score 45/100
Hooker Oak Elementary
Chico Unified
22.9%69th percentile · SolidScope Score 45/100
Shasta Elementary
Chico Unified
29.1%68th percentile · SolidScope Score 45/100
Achieve Charter School of Chico
Chico Unified
20.8%66th percentile · SolidScope Score 43/100

Middle schools in 95926 · 3 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Bidwell Junior High
Chico Unified
17.2%61st percentile · SolidScope Score 41/100
Chico Junior High
Chico Unified
18.1%60th percentile · SolidScope Score 41/100
Oakdale
Chico Unified
0.0%4th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 15/100

High schools in 95926 · 4 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Pleasant Valley High
Chico Unified
31.9%80th percentile · StrongScope Score 65/100
Chico High
Chico Unified
30.8%79th percentile · StrongScope Score 65/100
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences
Chico Unified
28.5%75th percentile · SolidScope Score 62/100
Fair View High (Continuation)
Chico Unified continuation high school
0.0%11th percentile · Needs SupportWithin its own school classScope Score 15/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 95926?
This SchoolScope directory lists 18 public schools in 95926 (Chico) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 95926?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Sierra View Elementary (65/100). Middle: Bidwell Junior High (41/100). High: Pleasant Valley High (65/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 95926 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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