For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,115 students in 95966, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 180 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 95966, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95966, CA are Bases Learning Center, Ophir Elementary School and Oroville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95966 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95966, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95966, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bases Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2775 Yard St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-5844
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-5844
Grades: 1-12
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
Ophir Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Oakvale Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3005
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3005
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Oroville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1535 Bridge St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2320
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2320
Grades: 9-12
| 870 students
Rank: #44.
Las Plumas High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2380 Las Plumas Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2310
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2310
Grades: 9-12
| 1,299 students
Rank: #55.
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5737 Autrey Ln.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 533-7626
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 533-7626
Grades: K-3
| 566 students
Rank: #66.
Golden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Via Canela
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-6000
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-6000
Grades: 4-5
| 247 students
Rank: #77.
Ishi Hills Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ishi Hills Way
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3078
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3078
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #88.
Oakdale Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2255 Las Plumas Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3004
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3004
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #99.
The Studios Central
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2565 Mesa Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3002
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3002
Grades: 5-8
| 325 students
Rank: #1010.
Ipakanni Early College Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1459 Downer St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-1165
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-1165
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
Rank: #1111.
Stanford Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Stanford Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3006
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3006
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1212.
Wyandotte Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Wyandotte Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3007
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3007
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Rank: n/an/a
2900 Wyandotte Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-5690
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-5690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
95966, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Challenge Charter High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
2750 Mitchell Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2359
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2359
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
2775 Yard St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3003
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3003
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
2651 Lumpkin Rd.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 589-1810
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 589-1810
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95966, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95966, CA include Bases Learning Center, Ophir Elementary School and Oroville High School.
How many public schools are located in 95966?
13 public schools are located in 95966.
What percentage of students in 95966 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 95966 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95966?
95966 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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