Schools in Chico, CA
Public schools, enrollment data, student-teacher ratios, and higher education.
Chico has 26 public schools
with a total enrollment of 13,878 students
and 648 teachers.
There are 17 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. The average student-teacher ratio is 21.4:1. 10 charter schools serve the area.
Public Schools (26)
Source: NCES 2022-23 data.
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico High | High | 1,905 | 86 | 22.2:1 |
| Pleasant Valley High | High | 1,840 | 85 | 21.6:1 |
| Bidwell Junior High | Middle | 990 | 41 | 24.1:1 |
| Chico Junior High | Middle | 928 | 38 | 24.4:1 |
| CORE Butte Charter (Charter) | Other | 848 | 51 | 16.6:1 |
| Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High | Middle | 732 | 37 | 19.8:1 |
| Shasta Elementary | Elementary | 646 | 29 | 22.3:1 |
| Marigold Elementary | Elementary | 568 | 21 | 27.0:1 |
| Chico Country Day (Charter) | Elementary | 566 | 23 | 24.6:1 |
| Emma Wilson Elementary | Elementary | 565 | 28 | 20.2:1 |
| Rosedale Elementary | Elementary | 543 | 24 | 22.6:1 |
| Little Chico Creek Elementary | Elementary | 431 | 22 | 19.6:1 |
| McManus (John A.) Elementary | Elementary | 415 | 19 | 21.8:1 |
| Parkview Elementary | Elementary | 406 | 18 | 22.6:1 |
| Inspire School of Arts and Sciences (Charter) | High | 366 | 20 | 18.3:1 |
| Citrus Avenue Elementary | Elementary | 341 | 16 | 21.3:1 |
| Neal Dow Elementary | Elementary | 335 | 19 | 17.6:1 |
| Chapman Elementary | Elementary | 300 | 12 | 25.0:1 |
| Blue Oak Charter (Charter) | Elementary | 263 | 13 | 20.2:1 |
| Achieve Charter School of Chico (Charter) | Elementary | 225 | 9 | 25.0:1 |
| Nord Country (Charter) | Elementary | 211 | 9 | 23.4:1 |
| Wildflower Open Classroom (Charter) | Elementary | 146 | 9 | 16.2:1 |
| Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. (Charter) | Elementary | 123 | 6 | 20.5:1 |
| Sherwood Montessori (Charter) | Elementary | 98 | 7 | 14.0:1 |
| Pivot Charter School North Valley II (Charter) | High | 87 | 6 | 14.5:1 |
| Achieve Charter High | High | — | — | — |
Colleges & Universities (3)
| Institution | Type | Highest Degree | Enrollment | Tuition (In-State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Chico | Public | Bachelor's | 15,709 | $8,064 |
| Butte County Regional Occupational Program | Public | Certificate | 59 | — |
| Cal Northern School of Law | Private For-Profit | Graduate | 42 | — |
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