Schools in 95961 — Olivehurst, California: 9 schools. Average score 9.8 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
95961 has 9 ranked schools in Olivehurst, averaging a Scope Score of 30.8/100 — 9.8 points below the state average of 40.5 (a state average weighted to 95961's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 21.8 to 45.3, a 23.4-point spread.
How 95961 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Lindhurst High with a Scope Score of 45 and 9.5% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 95961's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +76 scale-score points across 7 schools in 95961 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 95961 averages 20.4%, near the state average of 18.5%, weighted to 95961's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95961 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95961 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95961 | Olivehurst | — | 9 | 30.8/100 | — |
| 95991 | Yuba City | 5.8 | 13 | 29.2/100 | -1.5 |
| 95901 | Marysville | 7.5 | 13 | 31.6/100 | +0.8 |
| 95993 | Yuba City | 7.8 | 6 | 38.3/100 | +7.5 |
| 95659 | East Nicolaus | 13.1 | 3 | 46.7/100 | +16.0 |
| 95953 | Live Oak | 13.9 | 7 | 40.6/100 | +9.9 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95961
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95961 are classified as On the Rise (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 95961
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (7)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Del Oro Elementary Plumas Lake Elementary Building Momentum | 23.5% | Solid 41/100 |
| 2 | Arboga Elementary Marysville Joint Unified Culture First | 15.5% | Developing 34/100 |
| 3 | Cobblestone Elementary Plumas Lake Elementary Building Momentum | 20.7% | Developing 33/100 |
| 4 | Johnson Park Elementary Marysville Joint Unified On the Rise | 5.8% | Developing 30/100 |
| 5 | Ella Elementary Marysville Joint Unified Building Momentum | 6.6% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 6 | Olivehurst Elementary Marysville Joint Unified Building Momentum | 4.7% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 7 | Cedar Lane Elementary Marysville Joint Unified On the Rise | 3.7% | Needs Support 22/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside Meadows Intermediate Plumas Lake Elementary Building Momentum | 11.1% | Needs Support 25/100 |
High Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindhurst High Marysville Joint Unified Building Momentum | 9.5% | Needs Support 45/100 |
| 2 | South Lindhurst Continuation High Marysville Joint Unified continuation high school | 0.8% | Strong 32/100 · 87th in class |
Schools in 95961 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