Public schools in Willits, CA
10 open public schools with an address in Willits, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,852
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Willits public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Willits, CA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,852 students, an average of 206 per school. The largest campus is Willits High (397 students), and the largest elementary school is Brookside Elementary (350).
Willits Unified operates the most schools here (7), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 16.4:1, lower 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 3 charter schools. 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 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 62% 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 Willits
Elementary schools in Willits
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blosser Lane Elementary Willits Unified | 03–05 | 335 | 23.9:1 | |
| Brookside Elementary Willits Unified | KG–02 | 350 | 20:1 | |
| Sherwood Willits Unified | KG–08 | 59 | 15.9:1 | |
| Willits Elementary Charter Willits Elementary Charter District · Charter | KG–05 | 140 | 21.2:1 |
Middle schools in Willits
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baechtel Grove Middle Willits Unified | 06–08 | 331 | 19.3:1 |
High schools in Willits
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizons Willits Unified · Alternative School | 06–12 | — | — | |
| Sanhedrin Alternative Willits Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 57 | 16.4:1 | |
| Willits Charter Willits Charter District · Charter | 06–12 | 123 | 15:1 | |
| Willits High Willits Unified | 09–12 | 397 | 13.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Willits
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Vida Charter La Vida Charter District · Charter | KG–12 | 60 | 12:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.6%
- Hispanic32.3%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial26.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Willits schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,852 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Willits
How many public schools are in Willits, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Willits: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,852 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Willits?
Schools with an address in Willits belong to 4 education agencies, led by Willits Unified (7 schools), La Vida Charter District (1 school), Willits Charter 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 Willits?
Willits High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Willits, with 397 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Willits?
Yes. 3 of the 10 public schools in Willits are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including La Vida Charter, Willits Charter, Willits Elementary Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Willits schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Willits public schools is 16.4:1, lower 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 Willits 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