Photo: Ray Bouknight from Sacramento, CA, USA · CC BY 2.0Yuba City’s public schools score below 58% of California districts on tests and graduation
In Yuba City, 23% of tested students are proficient in math, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Yuba City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Yuba City’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 520 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Yuba City’s, its schools beat 36%, lower than their 42% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 39% of tested students were proficient in reading and 23% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
81% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Sutter Union High spends $16,040 per student and Yuba City Unified $19,224, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Yuba City Charter, Twin Rivers Charter, Faith Christian Elementary School (private), Kidz Time Preschool (private), Faith Christian High School (private) and Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharist (private) are in town. Yuba City Independence Academy, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Yuba City’s grade
C+: better than 42% of California school districts, #593 of 847 California towns. Both inputs trail the California average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Yuba City, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Yuba City · depends on your address
River Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 1,695 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Yuba City High
Grades 9–12 · 1,678 students · 21:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Yuba City · depends on your address
River Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 1,695 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Yuba City High
Grades 9–12 · 1,678 students · 21:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Yuba City · depends on your address
River Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 1,695 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Yuba City High
Grades 9–12 · 1,678 students · 21:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Yuba City · depends on your address
River Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 1,695 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Yuba City High
Grades 9–12 · 1,678 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Yuba City runs its own schools through grade 12 (Yuba City Unified School District). From grade 9, students attend the Sutter Union High School District. Parts of Yuba City (3% of its land) are served by Franklin Elementary instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Yuba City
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Yuba City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Yuba City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Yuba City | C+ | Yuba City Unified K–12 · Sutter Union High 9–12 |
Every school in Yuba City
23 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 3 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Tri-County ROP, Discovery and Pathways Charter Academy).
Questions about Yuba City’s schools
Are Yuba City’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Yuba City children attend score below 58% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #593 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 36%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Yuba City in?
Two districts: Yuba City Unified School District runs grades K–12, and Sutter Union High School District runs grades 9–12.
Where do Yuba City kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: River Valley High and Yuba City High.
What is Yuba City’s graduation rate?
81% of the class of 2023 in Yuba City Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Yuba City spend per student?
$16,040 in Sutter Union High School District and $19,224 in Yuba City Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Yuba City?
Yes: Faith Christian Elementary School (religious, grades K–6, 155 students), Kidz Time Preschool (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 111 students), Faith Christian High School (religious, grades 7–12, 95 students) and Chesterton Academy of the Most Holy Eucharist (Catholic, grades 9–12, 13 students). Yuba City also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Yuba City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Yuba City → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.