2023 Best Schools in Butte County

• Chico, CA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.35 out of 5  114 reviews

Senior: I love Inspire! Inspire is a wonderful college-prep public charter school that fosters a welcoming community of artists, engineers, and everything in between. The music courses and instructors are fantastic and they are the reason I chose to go to Inspire. If you are at all interested in the arts or sciences then this is the school for you!... Read 114 reviews

• grade A

• Students 426

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Chico Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  250 reviews

Senior: Wonderful teachers who take the time to get to know and understand their students. On the off-chance, there is an instructor who is less-than-satisfactory for you, the counselors are wonderful at placing you where you can learn best. There are a lot of interesting courses and opportunities for whatever step you may be in your education. This is a school children actually want to attend, with good kids and sometimes over the top school spirit. We offer almost every sport or club activity you may be interested in, and have been state champions with many of our sports teams many years in a row.... Read 250 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,780

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Chico Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  262 reviews

Senior: I think that Pleasant Valley High School (PVHS) is a very good school with it's excellent academic program, dedicated teachers, and great career pathway opportunities! The reason I rated it "very good" instead of "excellent" is that the overall structure of the school needs improvement. It is an old campus and therefore has some air and heater problems as well was leakage when it is pouring rain. However, while school is not in session right now it is getting a lot of construction done which will hopefully fix those problems. All in all, I am glad to go to this school!... Read 262 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,719

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Paradise, CA•

• Public School•

• 6-8

• grade A

• Students 128

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Chico, CA•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.71 out of 5  21 reviews

Senior: CORE Butte is a cool high school! It’s a Charter School that treats you like a person. My entire education was shaped just for me,while still fitting in and meeting all requirements to get me accepted into a 4 year CAlifornia university! I was able to take classes at our local junior college from my freshman year on. It’s almost like college and high school all rolled up into one! I was an officer on my FFA officer team and went to proms, played sports, basically, all the things regular high schools have but Only had classes a couple of days a week. I’ve learned how to budget my time and energy and feel super ready for full time college because of it! Been a great experience!... Read 21 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 895

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Chico, CA•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: I have two kids at Chico Country Day and have had some exposure to most of the elementary/jr high schools in the area. I believe Chico Country Day is hands-down the best school in Chico. The teachers and staff are outstanding. Front office staff are tremendously organized, helpful, and caring. Classrooms are friendly and flexible. Parents are supportive and very involved. Enriching after-school activities (sports, music, etc.) Exhibition projects every year allow kids to practice public speaking, presentations, creativity, and teamwork. Our family appreciates the very limited amount of homework (if any at all) brought home. It allows kids to relax or focus on extracurricular activities after school, rather than stress about homework all evening, which is often the feedback I hear from parents with kids at other schools. Whenever I'm on campus, I look around and see happy, energetic kids and staff. My kids are excited to go to school and come home with smiles on their faces every day.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 572

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Chico Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 488

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Paradise, CA•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 93

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Forest Ranch, CA•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 122

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Chico Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 344

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Chico Unified School District, CA•

• 6-8

• grade A minus

• Students 776

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Chico Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 620

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Gridley, CA•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 276

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Paradise Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  131 reviews

Senior: Through all the challenges that Paraidse Senior High School has been through, such as the fire, one of my favorite things is the support. They have always put their students first. Any support needed is granted and it feels like the teachers and staff truly care about you. The teachers have also been supportive with academics. They make themselves available for those that need assistance. This not only shows how much they care, but also their dedication to creating a better learning environment.... Read 131 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 440

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Oroville, CA•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade B+

• Students 286

• Student-teacher ratio 26:1

• Chico, CA•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade B+

• Students 184

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Chico Unified School District, CA•

• 6-8

• grade B+

• Students 837

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Chico Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

• grade B+

• Students 565

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Paradise, CA•

• Private School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 4.29 out of 5  14 reviews

Parent: Amazing test scores! Amazing teachers and staff! Safe, clean, and well maintained campus. The scores listen on this site are inaccurate. It’s more like 95% of seniors go on to a 4 year college. Students have tested 50% above national average for the past 5 years.... Read 14 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 140

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Chico, CA•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade B+

• Students 162

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Durham Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.44 out of 5  59 reviews

Niche User: I came to Durham High School unexpectedly, since I moved to Durham a couple weeks before the school year began due to family issues. At Durham High, from the beginning the people in the office helped me figure out what information I needed to be able attend their school. They were diligent in creating a schedule within a short time frame, and allowing me to make appropriate adjustments according to my interests. All the teachers were able to help me whenever I had trouble understanding something. I also got help from the mental health counselor there, who helped me talk about some of the issues I have had in my life regarding my family in order to improve my mental health and be able to focus on my classes. She also motivated me to go to college, and helped me figure out how to apply, and how to apply for the FAFSA, which had never really been in my plans. I also got to meet lots of friendly people and develop relationships with others by participating in cross country and track.... Read 59 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 298

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Chico Unified School District, CA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade B+

• Students 920

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Chico Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

• grade B+

• Students 317

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Chico Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

• grade B+

• Students 452

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Durham Unified School District, CA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  6 reviews

High School Senior: You can have many types of friends here... Read 6 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 248

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1