For the 2025 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 17,595 students in Sutter County, CA (there are , serving 597 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Sutter County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sutter County, CA are Twin Rivers Charter, Franklin Elementary School and Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sutter County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sutter County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Sutter County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twin Rivers Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2510 Live Oak Blvd.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 755-2872
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 755-2872
Grades: K-8
| 497 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
332 North Township Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5151
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5151
Grades: K-8
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2452 El Centro Blvd.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2407
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2407
Grades: K-8
| 182 students
Rank: #44.
Butte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2195 Blevin Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5034
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5034
Grades: K-8
| 852 students
Rank: #55.
Tierra Buena Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1794 Villa Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5280
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5280
Grades: K-8
| 617 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Butte View High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2665 Acacia St.
Sutter, CA 95982
(530) 822-5161
Sutter, CA 95982
(530) 822-5161
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Pathways Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1895 Lassen Blvd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2480
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2480
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #88.
Luther Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10123 Connecticut Ave.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5450
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5450
Grades: K-5
| 837 students
Rank: #99.
Pleasant Grove
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3075 Howsley Rd.
Pleasant Grove, CA 95668
(916) 655-3235
Pleasant Grove, CA 95668
(916) 655-3235
Grades: K-8
| 157 students
Rank: #1010.
Sutter High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2665 Acacia St.
Sutter, CA 95982
(530) 822-5161
Sutter, CA 95982
(530) 822-5161
Grades: 9-12
| 768 students
Rank: #1111.
Encinal Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6484 Larkin Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5458
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5458
Grades: K-8
| 113 students
Rank: #1212.
Live Oak High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2351 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5415
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5415
Grades: 9-12
| 591 students
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1582 Lincoln Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5255
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5255
Grades: K-5
| 481 students
Rank: #1414.
River Valley High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 El Margarita Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2500
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,676 students
Rank: #1515.
Nuestro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3934 Broadway Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 822-5100
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 822-5100
Grades: K-8
| 171 students
Rank: #1616.
Browns Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1248 Pacific Ave.
Rio Oso, CA 95674
(530) 633-2523
Rio Oso, CA 95674
(530) 633-2523
Grades: K-8
| 132 students
Rank: #1717.
Valley Oak Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2207 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #1818.
Live Oak Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2082 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5435
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5435
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #1919.
Aerostem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
82 Second St.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 742-2531
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 742-2531
Grades: 5-12
| 107 students
Rank: #2020.
Brittan Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2340 Pepper St.
Sutter, CA 95982
(530) 822-5155
Sutter, CA 95982
(530) 822-5155
Grades: K-8
| 495 students
Rank: #2121.
Feather River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1895 Lassen Blvd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2400
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2400
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #2222.
Riverbend Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Stewart Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-3100
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-3100
Grades: K-8
| 964 students
Rank: #2323.
April Lane Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 April Ln.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5215
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5215
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #2424.
King Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
630 King Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5250
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5250
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #2525.
East Nicolaus High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2454 Nicolaus Ave.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #2626.
Yuba City High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 B St.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 674-4900
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 674-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,818 students
Rank: #2727.
Barry Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1255 Barry Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5220
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5220
Grades: K-8
| 601 students
Rank: #2828.
Yuba City Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
256 Wilbur Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-9667
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-9667
Grades: K-12
| 253 students
Rank: #2929.
Lincrest Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Phillips Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5260
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5260
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #3030.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15898 Central St.
Meridian, CA 95957
(530) 696-2604
Meridian, CA 95957
(530) 696-2604
Grades: K-8
| 63 students
Rank: #3131.
Andros Karperos
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Camino De Flores
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-4440
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-4440
Grades: K-8
| 1,143 students
Rank: #3232.
Robbins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17451 Pepper St.
Robbins, CA 95676
(530) 738-4386
Robbins, CA 95676
(530) 738-4386
Grades: K-8
| 100 students
Rank: #3333.
Live Oak Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2207 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
Rank: #3434.
Yuba City Independence Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
984 B St.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5244
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5244
Grades: K-12
| 101 students
Rank: #3535.
Bridge Street Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Bridge St.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5225
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5225
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
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Sutter County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1666 Camino Del Flores
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5262
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5262
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Brittan Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2340 Pepper St
Sutter, CA 95982
(530) 822-5155
Sutter, CA 95982
(530) 822-5155
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
15898 Central St.
Meridian, CA 95957
(424) 289-8100
Meridian, CA 95957
(424) 289-8100
Grades: K-7
| 92 students
8403 Bailey Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5230
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5230
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2454 Nicolaus Ave
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
156 Wilbur Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95992
(530) 822-5120
Yuba City, CA 95992
(530) 822-5120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Three Rivers High (Continuation School) (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2454 Nicolaus Ave.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Yuba City Charter High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
990 Klamath Ln., Ste. 15
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-9031
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-9031
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sutter County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Sutter County, CA include Twin Rivers Charter, Franklin Elementary School and Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sutter County?
41 public schools are located in Sutter County.
What percentage of students in Sutter County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Sutter County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sutter County?
Sutter County public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sutter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sutter County include: Yuba City High School vs. River Valley High School, Sutter High School vs. River Valley High School, Nuestro Elementary School vs. Butte Vista Elementary School
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