Public schools in Davis, CA
17 open public schools with an address in Davis, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,241
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.9:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
5 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Davis public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Davis, CA: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,241 students, an average of 515 per school. The largest campus is Davis Senior High (1,755 students), and the largest elementary school is Pioneer Elementary (572).
Every listed school belongs to Davis Joint Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 5 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 32% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Davis
Elementary schools in Davis
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Lane Elementary Davis Joint Unified · Magnet | KG–06 | 571 | 23.3:1 | |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary Davis Joint Unified · Magnet | KG–06 | 510 | 23.5:1 | |
| Fairfield Elementary Davis Joint Unified | KG–03 | 48 | 24:1 | |
| Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch Davis Joint Unified | KG–06 | 509 | 23.3:1 | |
| Marguerite Montgomery Elementary Davis Joint Unified · Magnet | KG–06 | 457 | 22:1 | |
| North Davis Elementary Davis Joint Unified | KG–06 | 552 | 25.8:1 | |
| Patwin Elementary Davis Joint Unified | KG–06 | 379 | 24:1 | |
| Pioneer Elementary Davis Joint Unified · Magnet | KG–06 | 572 | 24.4:1 | |
| Robert E. Willett Elementary Davis Joint Unified · Magnet | KG–06 | 506 | 22.9:1 |
Middle schools in Davis
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High Davis Joint Unified | 07–09 | 533 | 20.1:1 | |
| Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High Davis Joint Unified | 07–09 | 588 | 19.3:1 | |
| Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High Davis Joint Unified | 07–09 | 524 | 19.4:1 |
High schools in Davis
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Da Vinci Charter Academy Davis Joint Unified · Charter | 07–12 | 562 | 18.3:1 | |
| Davis Senior High Davis Joint Unified | 10–12 | 1,755 | 22.9:1 | |
| Martin Luther King High Davis Joint Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 51 | 10.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Davis
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis School for Independent Study Davis Joint Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 124 | 11.6:1 | |
| Davis Special Education Pre-School Davis Joint Unified | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.1%
- Hispanic24.1%
- Black3.3%
- Asian17.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial10.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Davis schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,241 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Davis
How many public schools are in Davis, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Davis: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 8,241 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Davis?
All listed public schools with an address in Davis belong to Davis Joint Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Davis?
Davis Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Davis, with 1,755 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Davis?
Yes. 1 of the 17 public schools in Davis are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Da Vinci Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Davis schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Davis public schools is 22.9:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Davis guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities