For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,164 students in 95988, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95988, CA are Walden Academy, Glenn County Special Education and Willows Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95988 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95988, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95988, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walden Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1149 West Wood St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 361-6480
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 361-6480
Grades: K-8
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Glenn County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
311 South Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
Rank: #33.
Willows Intermediate
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1145 West Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Grades: 6-8
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
655 West French St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6640
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6640
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
95988, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Glenn County Juvenile Court High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
311 S. Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6353
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6353
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Glenn County Opportunity High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
311 South Villa Ave
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Willows Elementary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1145 West Cedar St
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Willows High Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
823 West Laurel St
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Willows Intermediate Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1145 West Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95988, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95988, CA include Walden Academy, Glenn County Special Education and Willows Intermediate.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95988?
4 public elementary schools are located in 95988.
What is the racial composition of students in 95988?
95988 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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