For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,414 students in Dixon, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dixon, CA are Dixon Montessori Charter, Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary School and Gretchen Higgins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dixon, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dixon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dixon, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dixon Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
355 North Almond St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-8953
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-8953
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 East C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6360
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6360
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Gretchen Higgins Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1525 Pembroke Way
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6380
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6380
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Tremont Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 Pheasant Run Dr.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6320
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6320
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
John Knight Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 East A St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6350
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6350
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dixon, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dixon, CA include Dixon Montessori Charter, Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary School and Gretchen Higgins Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dixon?
5 public elementary schools are located in Dixon.
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon?
Dixon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Dixon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Dixon include: Tremont Elementary School vs. Dixon Montessori Charter, Gretchen Higgins Elementary School vs. Tremont Elementary School, Gretchen Higgins Elementary School vs. Dixon Montessori Charter
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