| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Joint Unified School District | Davis | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 8,398 | 17 | K–12 | 2 |
| Washington Unified School District | West Sacramento | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 7,427 | 14 | K–12 | 2 |
| Pierce Joint Unified School District | Dunnigan | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 1,490 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| Woodland Joint Unified School District | Knights Landing | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 9,531 | 17 | K–12 | 5 |
| Winters Joint Unified School District | Winters | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 1,569 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| River Delta Joint Unified School District | Clarksburg | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 1,787 | 11 | K–12 | 1 |
| Esparto Unified School District | Brooks | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 954 | 4 | K–12 | 6 |
How Yolo County compares
Together they enroll 31,156 students across 73 schools. The largest is Woodland Joint Unified School District with 9,531 students. Districts here average 4.6/10, below the California average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Yolo County, California
Yolo County has 7 public school districts covering 18 zip codes. The top-rated district in Yolo County is Davis Joint Unified School District (10/10). 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 Yolo County, CA?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Yolo 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 Yolo County, CA?
Of the districts serving Yolo County, Davis Joint Unified School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th 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.