For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 4,444 students in Yuba City, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Yuba City, CA are Pathways Charter Academy, River Valley High School and Aerostem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuba City, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Yuba City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Yuba City, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is River Valley High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Yuba City, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pathways Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1895 Lassen Blvd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2480
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2480
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
River Valley High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 El Margarita Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2500
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,676 students
Rank: #33.
Aerostem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
82 Second St.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 742-2531
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 742-2531
Grades: 5-12
| 107 students
Rank: #44.
Feather River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1895 Lassen Blvd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2400
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2400
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #55.
Yuba City High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 B St.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 674-4900
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 674-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,818 students
Rank: #66.
Yuba City Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
256 Wilbur Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-9667
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-9667
Grades: K-12
| 253 students
Rank: #77.
Yuba City Independence Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
984 B St.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5244
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5244
Grades: K-12
| 101 students
Rank: #88.
Albert Powell Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1875 Clark Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5210
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5210
Grades: 10-12
| 124 students
Rank: #99.
Sutter County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
970 Klamath Ln.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2900
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2900
Grades: K-12
| 313 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-county Rop
Vocational School
970 Klamath Ln.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2942
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2942
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Yuba City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1666 Camino Del Flores
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5262
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5262
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
8403 Bailey Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5230
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5230
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
156 Wilbur Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95992
(530) 822-5120
Yuba City, CA 95992
(530) 822-5120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Yuba City Charter High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
990 Klamath Ln., Ste. 15
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-9031
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-9031
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Yuba City, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Yuba City, CA include Pathways Charter Academy, River Valley High School and Aerostem Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Yuba City?
10 public high schools are located in Yuba City.
What is the racial composition of students in Yuba City?
Yuba City public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Yuba City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Yuba City include: Yuba City High School vs. River Valley High School, River Valley High School vs. Yuba City High School
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