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Best Public Schools in Solano County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Solano County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 108 public schools serving 61,367 students in Solano County, CA (there are 33 private schools, serving 4,948 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Solano County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Solano County, CA are Public Safety Academy, Nelda Mundy Elementary School and Matthew Turner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Solano County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Solano County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Solano County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Public Safety Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
230 Atlantic Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-3933
Gr: 5-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Nelda Mundy Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
570 Vintage Valley Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 863-7920
Gr: K-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Matthew Turner Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
540 Rose Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8390
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Joe Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
650 Hastings Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8370
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Mcclellan St.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
K. I. Jones Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2001 Winston Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 421-4195
Gr: K-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Suisun Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4985 Lambert Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 421-4338
Gr: K-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Mary Farmar Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 Military West
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8350
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cordelia Hills Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4770 Canyon Hills Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 864-1905
Gr: K-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Kairos Public
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
129 Elm St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-7234
Gr: K-10 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Green Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1350 Gold Hill Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 646-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Dixon Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
355 North Almond St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-8953
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
805 North Orchard Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6255
Gr: K-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1414.
Angelo Rodriguez High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5000 Red Top Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 863-7950
Gr: 9-12 | 2,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1515.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Fairfield Ave.
Travis Afb, CA 94535
(707) 437-2070
Gr: K-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
Browns Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
333 Wretham Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6205
Gr: K-6 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1717.
Vanden High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2951 Markeley Ln.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-7333
Gr: 9-12 | 1,631 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1818.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
750 Christine Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6210
Gr: K-6 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
H. Glenn Richardson
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1069 Meadowlark Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 420-2300
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Solano Co Juve Detention Facility - Evergreen Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
740 Beck Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-4840
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2121.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2025 Fieldcrest Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 399-9566
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2222.
Benicia High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1101 Military West
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8325
Gr: 9-12 | 1,335 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2323.
Golden West Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2651 De Ronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8240
Gr: 7-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2424.
Travis Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2785 De Ronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8265
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #2525.
Robert Semple Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2015 East Third St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8360
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2626.
Sierra Vista K-8
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Bel Air Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6260
Gr: K-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2727.
Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 South Orchard Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6200
Gr: K-6 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2828.
Scandia Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Broadway St.
Travis Afb, CA 94535
(707) 437-4691
Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2929.
Cave Language Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
770 Tregaskis Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8410
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
Donaldson Way Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
430 Donaldson Way
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 644-4486
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3131.
Oakbrook Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Oakbrook Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 863-7930
Gr: K-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3232.
Benicia Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 Southampton Rd.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8340
Gr: 6-8 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Cambridge Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 446-9494
Gr: K-6 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1698 Oakwood Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8730
Gr: K-6 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3535.
American Canyon Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Benton Way
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 259-8592
Gr: 6-8 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Solano County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Solano County, CA include Public Safety Academy, Nelda Mundy Elementary School and Matthew Turner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Solano County?
109 public schools are located in Solano County.
What percentage of students in Solano County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Solano County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Solano County?
Solano County public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Solano County are often viewed compared to one another?

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