Schools in 95926 — Chico, California: 95926 schools average near the state. The 54.2-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
95926 has 18 ranked schools in Chico, averaging a Scope Score of 45.5/100 — within 0.7 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 13.7 to 68.0, a 54.2-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95926 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Sierra View Elementary with a Scope Score of 68 and 48.6% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 95926 averages 22.0%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95926 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95926 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95926 | Chico | 18 | Developing 45.5/100 | — |
| 95928 | Chico | 11 | Developing 43.0/100 | -2.5 |
| 95932 | Colusa | 3 | Developing 31.5/100 | -14.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95926
Hidden gems: 8 schools in 95926 are classified as On the Rise (5) or Growth Engine (3) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 95926
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra View Elementary Chico Unified Building Momentum | 48.6% | Solid 68/100 |
| 2 | Inspire School of Arts and Sciences Chico Unified Building Momentum | 28.5% | Solid 60/100 |
| 3 | Pleasant Valley High Chico Unified Strong All-Around | 31.9% | Solid 59/100 |
| 4 | Chico High Chico Unified Building Momentum | 30.8% | Solid 59/100 |
| 5 | Emma Wilson Elementary Chico Unified Growth Engine | 19.8% | Solid 56/100 |
| 6 | Hooker Oak Elementary Chico Unified On the Rise | 22.9% | Solid 54/100 |
| 7 | Achieve Charter School of Chico Chico Unified Culture First | 20.8% | Solid 52/100 |
| 8 | Marigold Elementary Chico Unified Growth Engine | 19.7% | Solid 51/100 |
| 9 | Shasta Elementary Chico Unified Culture First | 29.1% | Developing 50/100 |
| 10 | Wildflower Open Classroom Chico Unified Building Momentum | 26.2% | Developing 50/100 |
| 11 | Bidwell Junior High Chico Unified On the Rise | 17.2% | Developing 45/100 |
| 12 | Chico Junior High Chico Unified Growth Engine | 18.1% | Developing 44/100 |
| 13 | Neal Dow Elementary Chico Unified On the Rise | 25.3% | Developing 42/100 |
| 14 | Blue Oak Charter Chico Unified On the Rise | 12.4% | Developing 37/100 |
| 15 | Citrus Avenue Elementary Chico Unified On the Rise | 8.3% | Developing 37/100 |
| 16 | McManus (John A.) Elementary Chico Unified Building Momentum | 5.5% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 17 | Oakdale Chico Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 17/100 |
| 18 | Fair View High (Continuation) Chico Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 14/100 |
Schools in 95926 on the map
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology