Best 95965 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 2,533 students in 95965, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 130 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 95965, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95965, CA are Heritage Community Day, Table Mountain and Stream Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95965 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95965, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95965, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2255 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-4376
Gr: 4-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Table Mountain
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
41 County Center Dr.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5688
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Stream Charter
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
455e Oro Dam Blvd. East
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 534-1633
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2771 Pentz Rd.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 533-3467
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Come Back Butte Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 Lincoln St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 712-2242
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Plumas Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Plumas Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2930
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Poplar Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2075 Poplar Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2910
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Hearthstone
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2280 6th St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5848
Gr: K-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Sierra Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 Sierra Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2920
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Nelson Avenue Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2255 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2940
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Prospect High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2060 Second St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Butte County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1859 Bird St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5740
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Oroville High Community Day
Alternative School
2120 Second St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
2075 Poplar St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2910
Gr: K | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95965, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95965, CA include Heritage Community Day, Table Mountain and Stream Charter.
How many public schools are located in 95965?
14 public schools are located in 95965.
What percentage of students in 95965 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 95965 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95965?
95965 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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