📊 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 6 Rated Districts in Glenn County, CA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Plaza Elementary School District | Orland | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #2 | Lake Elementary School District | Orland | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #3 | Stony Creek Joint Unified School District | Elk Creek | 3/10 Below Average | 28th |
| #4 | Hamilton Unified School District | Hamilton City | 2/10 Poor | 12th |
| #5 | Willows Unified School District | Willows | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
| #6 | Orland Joint Unified School District | Orland | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
Best School Districts in Glenn County, California (2026)
This page lists the 6 public school districts headquartered in Glenn 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 Glenn 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 Glenn County, California? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in Glenn County, California, the highest-rated is Plaza Elementary School District (Orland), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 89th 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.