For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 14,836 students in Vacaville, CA (there are , serving 1,399 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Vacaville, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Vacaville, CA are Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy, Kairos ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø and Orchard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vacaville, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Vacaville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Vacaville, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Mcclellan St.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-7300
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Kairos ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
129 Elm St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-7234
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-7234
Grades: K-8
| 669 students
Rank: #33.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
805 North Orchard Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6255
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6255
Grades: K-6
| 415 students
Rank: #44.
Browns Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 Wretham Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6205
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6205
Grades: K-6
| 738 students
Rank: #55.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
750 Christine Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6210
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6210
Grades: K-6
| 736 students
Rank: #66.
Sierra Vista K-8
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Bel Air Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6260
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6260
Grades: K-8
| 603 students
Rank: #77.
Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 South Orchard Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6200
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6200
Grades: K-6
| 671 students
Rank: #88.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Cambridge Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 446-9494
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 446-9494
Grades: K-6
| 762 students
Rank: #99.
Willis Jepson Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
580 Elder St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6280
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6280
Grades: 7-8
| 945 students
Rank: #1010.
Vacaville High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Monte Vista Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6011
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6011
Grades: 9-12
| 2,027 students
Rank: #1111.
Foxboro Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Morning Glory Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 447-7883
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 447-7883
Grades: K-6
| 730 students
Rank: #1212.
Jean Callison Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6261 Vanden Rd.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6250
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6250
Grades: K-6
| 728 students
Rank: #1313.
Hemlock Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Hemlock St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6245
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6245
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #1414.
Will C. Wood High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
998 Marshall Rd.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6900
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,681 students
Rank: #1515.
Vaca Pena Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Keith Way
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6270
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6270
Grades: 7-8
| 654 students
Rank: #1616.
Fairmont Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Marshall Rd.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6240
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6240
Grades: K-6
| 599 students
Rank: #1717.
Edwin Markham Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Markham Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6230
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6230
Grades: K-6
| 880 students
Rank: #1818.
Eugene Padan Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Padan School Rd.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6235
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6235
Grades: K-6
| 761 students
Rank: #1919.
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
194 Bella Vista Rd
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 469-2305
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 469-2305
Grades: 7-12
| 343 students
Rank: n/an/a
621 South Orchard Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6148
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6148
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Shereene Wilkerson Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
343 Brown St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 469-2306
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 469-2306
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Vacaville, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Cooperative Education Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
400 Hemlock St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6245
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6245
Grades: K-6
| 124 students
Country High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100-b Mcclellan St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6215
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6215
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
751 School St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6225
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6225
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
100 Mcclellan St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6265
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6265
Grades: K-6
| 303 students
Vacaville Community Day Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
129 Elm St
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-2142
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-2142
Grades: 8-11
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vacaville, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Vacaville, CA include Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy, Kairos ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø and Orchard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vacaville?
21 public schools are located in Vacaville.
What percentage of students in Vacaville go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Vacaville are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vacaville?
Vacaville public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Vacaville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Vacaville include: Vaca Pena Middle School vs. Willis Jepson Middle School, Will C. Wood High School vs. Vacaville High School, Willis Jepson Middle School vs. Vaca Pena Middle School
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