Butte County Public Schools
Butte County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
95
public schools
Total Enrollment
29,191
students
School Districts
31
districts
How to use the Butte County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for California; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Butte County has 31 district entries. Chico Unified is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 22 schools.
School records are spread across 11 listed communities. Chico has the most listed schools, with 35 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 49 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 18 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 18 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
5 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
95
in Butte County
Reported Enrollment
29,191
93 schools reporting
School Districts
31
districts
Charter Schools
18
19% of total
School Level Breakdown
31 School Districts in Butte County
Chico Unified
Oroville Union High
Oroville City Elementary
Gridley Unified
Paradise Unified
Thermalito Union Elementary
Palermo Union Elementary
Durham Unified
CORE Butte Charter District
Chico Country Day District
95 Public Schools in Butte County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 95 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico High | Profile | Chico Unified | Chico, 95926City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,905 |
| Pleasant Valley High | Profile | Chico Unified | Chico, 95926City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,840 |
| Las Plumas High | Profile | Oroville Union High | Oroville, 95966Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,287 |
| Bidwell Junior High | Profile | Chico Unified | Chico, 95926City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 990 |
| Oroville High | Profile | Oroville Union High | Oroville, 95966Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 936 |
| Chico Junior High | Listed only | Chico Unified | Chico, 95926City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 928 |
| CORE Butte Charter | Listed only | CORE Butte Charter District | Chico, 95928City: Midsize | KG–12 | Charter | 848 |
| Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High | Listed only | Chico Unified | Chico, 95928City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 732 |
| Gridley High | Listed only | Gridley Unified | Gridley, 95948Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 676 |
| Shasta Elementary | Listed only | Chico Unified | Chico, 95926City: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 646 |
| Marigold Elementary | Listed only | Chico Unified | Chico, 95926City: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 568 |
| Chico Country Day | Listed only | Chico Country Day District | Chico, 95928City: Midsize | KG–8 | Charter | 566 |
| Emma Wilson Elementary | Listed only | Chico Unified | Chico, 95926City: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 565 |
| Wilson Elementary | Listed only | Gridley Unified | Gridley, 95948Town: Distant | 2–5 | Primary | 559 |
| Rosedale Elementary | Listed only | Chico Unified | Chico, 95928City: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 543 |
| Helen M. Wilcox Elementary | Listed only | Palermo Union Elementary | Oroville, 95966Rural: Fringe | KG–3 | Primary | 516 |
| Paradise Senior High | Listed only | Paradise Unified | Paradise, 95969Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 476 |
| Durham Elementary | Listed only | Durham Unified | Durham, 95938Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 461 |
| Nelson Avenue Middle | Listed only | Thermalito Union Elementary | Oroville, 95965Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 457 |
| Sierra View Elementary | Listed only | Chico Unified | Chico, 95926City: Midsize | KG–5 | Alternative | 456 |
Chico High
Chico Unified
Chico, 95926 / City: Midsize
Pleasant Valley High
Chico Unified
Chico, 95926 / City: Midsize
Las Plumas High
Oroville Union High
Oroville, 95966 / Town: Distant
Bidwell Junior High
Chico Unified
Chico, 95926 / City: Midsize
Oroville High
Oroville Union High
Oroville, 95966 / Town: Distant
Chico Junior High
Chico Unified
Chico, 95926 / City: Midsize
CORE Butte Charter
CORE Butte Charter District
Chico, 95928 / City: Midsize
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
Chico Unified
Chico, 95928 / City: Midsize
Gridley High
Gridley Unified
Gridley, 95948 / Town: Distant
Shasta Elementary
Chico Unified
Chico, 95926 / City: Midsize
Marigold Elementary
Chico Unified
Chico, 95926 / City: Midsize
Chico Country Day
Chico Country Day District
Chico, 95928 / City: Midsize
Emma Wilson Elementary
Chico Unified
Chico, 95926 / City: Midsize
Wilson Elementary
Gridley Unified
Gridley, 95948 / Town: Distant
Rosedale Elementary
Chico Unified
Chico, 95928 / City: Midsize
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary
Palermo Union Elementary
Oroville, 95966 / Rural: Fringe
Paradise Senior High
Paradise Unified
Paradise, 95969 / Town: Fringe
Durham Elementary
Durham Unified
Durham, 95938 / Rural: Fringe
Nelson Avenue Middle
Thermalito Union Elementary
Oroville, 95965 / Town: Distant
Sierra View Elementary
Chico Unified
Chico, 95926 / City: Midsize
Butte County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Butte County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in California. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Butte County public school directory?
The directory lists 95 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Butte County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Butte County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Butte County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 5 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Butte County?
Start with the 31 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Butte County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.