Best Public Elementary Schools in Willows, CA (2025-26)

Best Willows Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,164 students in Willows, CA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Willows, CA are Walden Academy, Willows Intermediate and Murdock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Willows, CA public elementary schools have an score of 17% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Willows have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Willows, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Walden Academy

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
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1149 West Wood St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 361-6480

Gr: K-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #22.

Willows Intermediate

(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
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1145 West Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633

Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #33.

Murdock Elementary School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
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655 West French St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6640

Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Rank: #44.

Glenn County Special Education

Special Education School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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311 South Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575

Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

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School

Location

Quick Facts

Glenn County Juvenile Court High School (Closed 2018)

Alternative School

311 S. Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6353

Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Glenn County Opportunity High School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

311 South Villa Ave
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575

Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Willows Elementary Community Day (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

1145 West Cedar St
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633

Gr: K-6

Willows High Community Day (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

823 West Laurel St
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605

Gr: 7-12

Willows Intermediate Community Day (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

1145 West Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633

Gr: 5-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Willows, CA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Willows, CA include Walden Academy, Willows Intermediate and Murdock Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Willows?

4 public elementary schools are located in Willows.

What is the racial composition of students in Willows?

Willows public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in Willows are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Willows include: Murdock Elementary School vs. Walden Academy, Walden Academy vs. Murdock Elementary School