| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Elementary School District | Orland | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 199 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Lake Elementary School District | Orland | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 185 | 1 | K–12 | 0 |
| Stony Creek Joint Unified School District | Elk Creek | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 88 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Princeton Joint Unified School District | Butte City | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 133 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Hamilton Unified School District | Hamilton City | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 711 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Willows Unified School District | Artois | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 1,391 | 4 | K–12 | 2 |
| Orland Joint Unified School District | Orland | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 2,262 | 6 | K–12 | 1 |
How Glenn County compares
Together they enroll 4,969 students across 23 schools. The largest is Orland Joint Unified School District with 2,262 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the California average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Glenn County, California
Glenn County has 7 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Glenn County is Plaza Elementary School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), ranked against all districts in California. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Glenn County, CA?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Glenn County, CA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Glenn County, CA?
Of the districts serving Glenn County, Plaza Elementary School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 89th percentile among California school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on California reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in California and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within California only, never across state lines.