For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,376 students in the neighborhood of Central Davis, Davis, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Central Davis are Robert E. Willett Elementary School, Cesar Chavez Elementary School and Davis Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Davis, Davis, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 93% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Central Davis, Davis, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert E. Willett Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1207 Sycamore Ln.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5460
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5460
Grades: K-6
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1221 Anderson Rd.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5490
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5490
Grades: K-6
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
Davis Senior High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 West 14th St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5400
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5400
Grades: 10-12
| 1,789 students
Rank: #44.
North Davis Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 East 14th St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5475
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5475
Grades: K-6
| 575 students
Rank: #55.
King (Martin Luther) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 B St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5425
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5425
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Davis, Davis, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Davis, Davis, CA include Robert E. Willett Elementary School, Cesar Chavez Elementary School and Davis Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Davis, Davis?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Davis, Davis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Davis, Davis?
the neighborhood of Central Davis, Davis public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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