Schools in 95928 — Chico, California: 95928 schools average near the state. The 44.6-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
95928 has 10 ranked schools in Chico, averaging a Scope Score of 38.0/100 — within 0.8 points of the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 95928's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 17.3 to 61.9, a 44.6-point spread.
How 95928 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Parkview Elementary with a Scope Score of 62 and 33.6% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 95928's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +74 scale-score points across 5 schools in 95928 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95928 averages 18.7%, near the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 95928's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95928 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95928 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95928 | Chico | — | 10 | 38.0/100 | — |
| 95926 | Chico | 2.5 | 17 | 43.2/100 | +5.2 |
| 95938 | Durham | 6.1 | 3 | 41.9/100 | +4.0 |
| 95969 | Paradise | 12.5 | 3 | 43.0/100 | +5.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95928
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95928 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 95928
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (7)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parkview Elementary Chico Unified | 33.6% | 89th percentile · StrongScope Score 62/100 |
| 2 | Chico Country Day Chico Unified | 27.4% | 73rd percentile · SolidScope Score 47/100 |
| 3 | Sherwood Montessori Chico Unified | 29.9% | 65th percentile · SolidScope Score 42/100 |
| 4 | CORE Butte Charter Butte County Office of Education | 11.2% | 52nd percentile · SolidScope Score 37/100 |
| 5 | Little Chico Creek Elementary Chico Unified | 18.4% | 46th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 34/100 |
| 6 | Rosedale Elementary Chico Unified | 19.8% | 45th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 34/100 |
| 7 | Chapman Elementary Chico Unified | 5.7% | 6th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 17/100 |
Middle Schools (4)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High Chico Unified | 25.7% | 85th percentile · StrongScope Score 55/100 |
| 2 | Paradise Charter Middle Paradise Unified | 16.8% | 54th percentile · SolidScope Score 38/100 |
| 3 | Oak Bridge Academy Chico Unified | 7.7% | 26th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 26/100 |
| 4 | Pivot Charter School North Valley II Chico Unified alternative school | 4.5% | 68th percentile · SolidWithin its own school classScope Score 25/100 |
Schools in 95928 on the map
Open these schools 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