For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 186 students in Willows, CA.
The top ranked public charter school in Willows, CA is Walden Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willows, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Willows have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Willows, CA (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
Willows, 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 charter schools in Willows, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Willows, CA include Walden Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Willows?
1 public charter schools are located in Willows.
What is the racial composition of students in Willows?
Willows public charter schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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