📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 12 Rated Districts in Butte County, CA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Manzanita Elementary School District | Gridley | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #2 | Durham Unified School District | Durham | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #3 | Bangor Union Elementary School District | Bangor | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #4 | Gridley Unified School District | Gridley | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #5 | Oroville Union High School District | Oroville | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #6 | Golden Feather Union Elementary School District | Oroville | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #7 | Paradise Unified School District | Paradise | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #8 | Palermo Union Elementary School District | Palermo | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
| #9 | Thermalito Union School District | Oroville | 3/10 Below Average | 22nd |
| #10 | Pioneer Union Elementary School District | Berry Creek | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #11 | Biggs Unified School District | Biggs | 2/10 Poor | 18th |
| #12 | Oroville City Elementary School District | Oroville | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
Best School Districts in Butte County, California (2026)
This page lists the 12 public school districts headquartered in Butte County, California that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using CAASPP 2023–24 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in California, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Butte County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Butte County, California? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in Butte County, California, the highest-rated is Manzanita Elementary School District (Gridley), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 70th percentile of California districts on CAASPP 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in California and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.