2019 Best Schools in Solano CountyAbout this List

Dixon Montessori Charter School

• Sbe - Dixon Montessori Charter School District, CA
• K-8
• 1

Parent: Great teachers, staff are willing to work with you to improve students learning ! Wish they would share more sports programs.
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• A

• 394 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Vanden High School

• Travis Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 371

Alum: Vanden High School is definitely the best high school in the area! The school's culture is very accepting of everyone, and strives to increase and support diversity. Students are held to higher expectations in order to guarantee their preparation for college. The only real issues with this school is that not enough funds are dispersed to the fine arts, causing the teachers to often be forced to supplement the supplies themselves. The major clubs at the school tend to be clique-y as well, which can be irritating when it comes to school functions such as rallies, or for school spiritwear or even the yearbooks themselves. However, these issues are no more of a nuisance than they are at any other school.
Read 371 Reviews

• A-

• 1,655 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Vacaville Christian Schools

• Private School
• Vacaville, CA
• PK, K-12
• 55

Parent: I noticed some had listed diversity as being a weak point at VCS. I had never noticed this in my years as a parent. Curiosity led me to do some research and found that VCS appears to be a pretty diverse campus when compared to the demographics for the rest of California, especially with African America, Asian, and Pan Asian families. As a whole, my children were very prepared for college in terms of academics, leadership, and concern for their community. They were accepted to UC's, Cal States, and private universities. Also, in response to a few comments regarding teacher qualifications, I made a phone call or two, checked the school website, and found that approximately 50% of the middle school and high school combined staff hold advanced degrees (masters and doctorates). Loved the school. Loved the fellow parents. Loved my kids friends. Loved the staff. All in all, a very good experience.
Read 55 Reviews

• A-

• 891 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Benicia High School

• Benicia Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 326

Senior: My four years at Benicia High School have been great! Being a part of leadership I feel like we've done our best to create a good school culture. Academics as well as college readiness are pretty good. However, I feel the college prep was crammed into senior year and should've started when we were freshman so we could have been thinking about certain things over the entire span of high school. I also feel that athletics at Benicia could be improved and equally funded.
Read 326 Reviews

• A-

• 1,662 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Elise P. Buckingham Charter Magnet High School

• Vacaville Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 140

Senior: This is an absolutely amazing school. Teachers are very kind and I have had many teachers that made learning engaging and interesting while also having it be academically college-prep material. It is especially nice that the school is small, everyone knows one another and has a friendly relationship. There are a variety of clubs every year such as National Honors Society, Robotics, CSF, gardening, debate, Soroptomist (women's empowerment), and much more. The faculty truly cares for each student and puts their all into giving us a great education, while also being engaged and having support. I've talked to students who transferred to other schools and they all discussed how the academics were more challenging and college prep. I have taken multiple college classes while in high school and I was 100% prepared for them with what I have learned from BCMHS. Also, did you know that according to the 2017 seniors CASP test, they are the #1 academic school in Solano county!
Read 140 Reviews

• A-

• 454 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Public Safety Academy

• Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, CA
• 5-12
• 18

Senior: I believe the teachers at The Public Safety Academy are great at what they do and have great relationships with their students. I also believe the courses are great, but there is very a small selection in electives available and many students complain about that. There is also a small amount of clubs and sports, and there is not much focus on it. A big reason for this is because the campus is simply not big enough to support extracurricular activities. Along with that there is a lower population of students compared to other high schools, so everyone knows everybody. Some people take this as a good thing, others don't. PSA doesn't give you the "high school experience" but I still believe it is a great school that focuses on education and it is probably the dream school to a student wanting to pursue a career in public safety. The biggest problem I can acknowledge is lack of in-school events and communication.
Read 18 Reviews

• A-

• 621 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Joe Henderson Elementary School

• Benicia Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A-

• 552 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High School

• Private School
• Vallejo, CA
• 9-12
• 89

Junior: SPSV is a very unique school because it actually follows through with the beliefs that it says that it upholds. Many schools claim that they are anti-bullying, or that they serve healthy lunch foods, or that their staff really do care for the happiness and wellbeing of their students. Lots of schools lie about their those things, but SPSV is being completely honest. The adults in charge and the students with power through being in student council or campus ministry all work hard to promote the uniquely friendly vibe that SPSV has. Through rallies, retreats, games, dances, outreach programs, and clubs, SPSV does everything it can to keep students excited and engaged in the events of their school.
Read 89 Reviews

• A-

• 470 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Matthew Turner Elementary School

• Benicia Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A-

• 530 Students
• 27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mary Farmar Elementary School

• Benicia Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A-

• 476 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Vacaville High School

• Vacaville Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 316

Alum: Vaca High has a lot of school spirit and enthusiasm from teachers, students, and the community. It does not have particularly good academic resources, but it is possible to make opportunities for yourself! There are very kind and earnest teachers, coaches, and administrators.
Read 316 Reviews

• B+

• 1,987 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Travis Elementary School

• Travis Unified School District, CA
• K-6
• 10

Niche User: I would love for my kids to go here
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• B+

• 473 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Will C. Wood High School

• Vacaville Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 194

Senior: I am very proud to say that I am a Will C. Wood Wildcat. At my school, we promote what we call our "Wildcat Family" and truly bring our school community closer through many events hosted by the school, including a week known as Kindness Week which is concluded with an assembly called Winter Wishes where all of the students come together in the gym and watch as many of our peers and staff members receive gifts that others wished for them. Will C. Wood would not be the same without the incredible extracurricular activities that it offers including community service oriented clubs, educational and supportive ethnic and personal identification clubs, a fantastic theater crew program, a world-wide touring choir called "Will C. Wood Singers," many traditional seasonal sports, and three leadership organizations. It also maintains a rigorous curriculum and offers various Advanced Placement and Honors courses for students who would like a greater challenge.
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• B+

• 1,712 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Hills Christian School

• Private School
• Vallejo, CA
• PK, K-12
• 8

Senior: I am currently a senior in high school at North Hills Christian School. I have attended North Hills since Preschool. North Hills is a great, safe school for children. The teachers are great at doing their job. The school has a very diverse population. There may not be many students attending North Hills now, but North Hills is in the makings of becoming a great, well-known school with a great population of students!
Read 8 Reviews

• B+

• 302 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Nelda Mundy Elementary School

• Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• B+

• 745 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Golden West Middle School

• Travis Unified School District, CA
• 7-8
• 4

Freshman: Honestly, out of all the people I know who went to Golden West with me, I am probably one of the only ones to like it more than average. The school in general is not the best it could be for their students, but at least there was only one threat of someone shooting up the school when I was there. Sure, it may be lacking in some areas, but there were enough chairs in all the classes that I was in. I had a good life then too, the academics set their students up (for the most part) for high school. Some of the teachers may seem sketchy but are okay overall. Wonderful and fun sports.
Read 4 Reviews

• B+

• 880 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kairos Public School Vacaville Academy

• Vacaville Unified School District, CA
• PK, K-8

• B+

• 547 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Scandia Elementary School

• Travis Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• B+

• 572 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cooper Elementary School

• Vacaville Unified School District, CA
• K-6
• 9

Parent: I'm satisfied with their academics that the school offer.
Read 9 Reviews

• B+

• 899 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

K. I. Jones Elementary School

• Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• B+

• 747 Students
• 28:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Orchard Elementary School

• Vacaville Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• B+

• 390 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Robert Semple Elementary School

• Benicia Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• B+

• 457 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Angelo Rodriguez High School

• Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 477

Senior: In my 4 years of attending Angelo Rodriguez High School, I had a memorable time. My Freshman year was very welcoming and the learning environment in RHS makes it a lot easier to adjust into a new setting. My sophomore and Junior years were full of great teachers, athletic memories and achievements, and time well spent learning new languages, life skills, and making new friends. As my time at the school closes, I have nothing bad to say about it, and I would recommend the school to anyone who is searching for a place to make longlasting friendships, learn new things from the great and energetic staff, and experience school spirit and culture in an ameliorated way. RHS has a myriad of amenities, resources, and facilities that make student life easier, and the general safety of the school is up to par with what one would want a school to have.
Read 477 Reviews

• B+

• 1,820 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Benicia Middle School

• Benicia Unified School District, CA
• 6-8
• 1

• B+

• 1,187 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Center Elementary School

• Travis Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• B

• 480 Students
• 27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio