Public schools in Live Oak, CA
8 open public schools with an address in Live Oak, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,954
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Live Oak public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Live Oak, CA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,954 students, an average of 369 per school. The largest campus is Luther Elementary (867 students).
Live Oak Unified operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Live Oak campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 20.9:1, similar to 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. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 67% 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 Live Oak
Elementary schools in Live Oak
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encinal Elementary Live Oak Unified | KG–08 | 111 | 22.3:1 | |
| Luther Elementary Live Oak Unified | KG–05 | 867 | 22.2:1 | |
| Nuestro Elementary Nuestro Elementary | KG–08 | 170 | 18.9:1 |
Middle schools in Live Oak
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak Middle Live Oak Unified | 06–08 | 413 | 17.5:1 |
High schools in Live Oak
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak High Live Oak Unified | 09–12 | 603 | 19.5:1 | |
| Valley Oak Continuation High Live Oak Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 19 | 11:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Live Oak
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak Alternative Live Oak Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 57 | 24.9:1 | |
| Sutter Peak Charter Academy Sutter Peak Charter Academy District · Charter | KG–12 | 714 | 24.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.4%
- Hispanic48.9%
- Black1.9%
- Asian11.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Live Oak schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,954 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Live Oak
How many public schools are in Live Oak, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Live Oak: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 2,954 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Live Oak?
Schools with an address in Live Oak belong to 3 education agencies, led by Live Oak Unified (6 schools), Nuestro Elementary (1 school), Sutter Peak Charter Academy District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Live Oak?
Live Oak High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Live Oak, with 603 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Live Oak?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Live Oak are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Sutter Peak 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 Live Oak schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Live Oak public schools is 20.9:1, similar to 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 Live Oak 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