For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,017 students in Wheatland, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Wheatland, CA are Bear River, Wheatland Elementary School and Wheatland Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheatland, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Wheatland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Wheatland, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear River
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Wheatland Park Dr.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3135
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3135
Gr: 4-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Hooper St.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3140
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3140
Gr: K-3 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Wheatland Union High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Edward P. Duplex
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Wheatland Community Day High School
Alternative School
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Wheatland, California 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy For Career Education Charter (Closed 2012)
Charter School
801 Olive St
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3113
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3113
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Wheatland Charter Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
P.o. Box 818
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 788-2097
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 788-2097
Gr: K-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wheatland, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Wheatland, CA include Bear River, Wheatland Elementary School and Wheatland Union High School.
How many public schools are located in Wheatland?
5 public schools are located in Wheatland.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatland?
Wheatland public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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