📊 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 →
12 Rated Districts in the Chico, CA Metro Area
CAASPP 2023–24 · percentile among California districts
| Metro 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 the Chico, CA Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from CAASPP 2023–24 (California) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Chico, CA metro area? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in the Chico, CA metro area, 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, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.