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

Best Yuba County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 15,869 students in Yuba County, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 228 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Yuba County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Yuba County, CA are Browns Valley Elementary School, Lone Tree Elementary School and Cobblestone Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuba County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Yuba County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Yuba County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Browns Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9555 Browns Valley School Rd.
Browns Valley, CA 95918
(530) 741-6107
Gr: K-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Lone Tree Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
123 Beale Hwy.
Beale Afb, CA 95903
(530) 788-0248
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Cobblestone Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1718 Churchill Way
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 634-9723
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Harry P B Carden
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1023 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6409
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Thomas E. Mathews Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1127 E St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4025
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Rio Del Oro Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1220 Zanes Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 749-0690
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Wheatland Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
123 Beale Hwy.
Beale Afb, CA 95903
(530) 788-0248
Gr: K-5 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Covillaud Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
628 F St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6121
Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Bear River
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Wheatland Park Dr.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3135
Gr: 4-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Marysville Charter Academy For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1917 B St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-6157
Gr: 7-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Cordua Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2830 Highway 20
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6115
Gr: K-5 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 Hooper St.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3140
Gr: K-3 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Camptonville Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16585 School St.
Camptonville, CA 95922
(530) 288-3277
Gr: K-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1414.
Riverside Meadows Intermediate
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1751 Cimarron Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-1271
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1515.
Core Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
321 16th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 742-2786
Gr: K-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Wheatland Union High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,063 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
Arboga Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1686 Broadway
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6101
Gr: K-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1818.
Dobbins Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Dobbin School Ln.
Dobbins, CA 95935
(530) 692-1665
Gr: K-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1919.
Edward P. Duplex
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2020.
Edgewater Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5715 Oakwood Dr.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-0866
Gr: K-6 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2121.
Loma Rica Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5150 Fruitland Rd.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6144
Gr: K-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Paragon Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1608 Sampson St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 742-2505
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Yuba Feather Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18008 Oregon Hill Rd.
Challenge, CA 95925
(530) 740-4040
Gr: K-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2424.
Kynoch Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1905 Ahern St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6141
Gr: K-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2525.
Marysville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12 East 18th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6180
Gr: 9-12 | 1,034 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2626.
Johnson Park Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4364 Lever Ave.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-6133
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2727.
Anna Mckenney Intermediate
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1904 Huston
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6187
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2828.
Ella Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4850 Olivehurst Ave.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6124
Gr: K-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2929.
Foothill Intermediate
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5351 Fruitland Rd.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6130
Gr: 6-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3030.
Lindhurst High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4446 Olive Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,254 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3131.
Olivehurst Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1778 Mcgowan Pkwy.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6191
Gr: K-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3232.
Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9841 Texas Hill Rd.
Oregon House, CA 95962
(530) 692-2210
Gr: K-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3333.
Linda Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6180 Dunning Ave.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6196
Gr: K-6 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3434.
Yuba Gardens Intermediate
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1964 11th Ave.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6194
Gr: 7-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3535.
Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1104 E St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4000
Gr: K-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Yuba County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Yuba County, CA include Browns Valley Elementary School, Lone Tree Elementary School and Cobblestone Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Yuba County?
42 public schools are located in Yuba County.
What percentage of students in Yuba County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Yuba County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yuba County?
Yuba County public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Yuba County are often viewed compared to one another?

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