Public schools in Yuba City, CA
26 open public schools with an address in Yuba City, operated by 7 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
26
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,166
25 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.6:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
4
0 virtual
An overview of Yuba City public schools
The federal directory lists 26 public schools in Yuba City, CA: 13 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high, 5 combined or other. The 25 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,166 students, an average of 527 per school. The largest campus is River Valley High (1,695 students), and the largest elementary school is Andros Karperos (1,181).
Yuba City Unified operates the most schools here (18), and 3 regular districts have at least one Yuba City campus, plus 4 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 20.6:1, 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 4 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 9 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 9 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 73% 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 Yuba City
Yuba City Unified
Public school district
18 schools in Yuba City
Sutter County Office of Education
Public school district
3 schools in Yuba City
AeroSTEM Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Yuba City
Franklin Elementary
Public school district
1 school in Yuba City
Tri-County ROP
Specialized public school district
1 school in Yuba City
Twin Rivers Charter District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Yuba City
Yuba City Charter District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Yuba City
Elementary schools in Yuba City
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andros Karperos Yuba City Unified | KG–08 | 1,181 | 21.1:1 | |
| April Lane Elementary Yuba City Unified | KG–05 | 488 | 22:1 | |
| Barry Elementary Yuba City Unified | KG–08 | 596 | 19:1 | |
| Bridge Street Elementary Yuba City Unified | KG–05 | 480 | 22.3:1 | |
| Butte Vista Elementary Yuba City Unified | KG–08 | 853 | 20.3:1 | |
| Franklin Elementary Franklin Elementary | KG–08 | 505 | 25.3:1 | |
| King Avenue Elementary Yuba City Unified | KG–05 | 380 | 20.7:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Yuba City Unified | KG–05 | 488 | 22.2:1 | |
| Lincrest Elementary Yuba City Unified | KG–05 | 595 | 21.8:1 | |
| Park Avenue Elementary Yuba City Unified | KG–05 | 541 | 24.1:1 | |
| Riverbend Elementary Yuba City Unified | KG–08 | 914 | 19.5:1 | |
| Tierra Buena Elementary Yuba City Unified | KG–08 | 607 | 18:1 | |
| Twin Rivers Charter Twin Rivers Charter District · Charter | KG–08 | 519 | 23.7:1 |
Middle schools in Yuba City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Yuba City Unified · Alternative School | 06–08 | — | — | |
| Gray Avenue Middle Yuba City Unified | 06–08 | 655 | 19.4:1 |
High schools in Yuba City
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AeroSTEM Academy AeroSTEM Academy District · Charter | 05–12 | 116 | 18.7:1 | |
| Albert Powell Continuation Yuba City Unified · Alternative School | 10–12 | 132 | 12.8:1 | |
| Feather River Academy Sutter County Office of Education · Alternative School | 07–12 | 31 | 7.8:1 | |
| River Valley High Yuba City Unified | 09–12 | 1,695 | 20.6:1 | |
| Tri-County ROP Tri-County ROP · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Yuba City High Yuba City Unified | 09–12 | 1,678 | 21.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Yuba City
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways Charter Academy Sutter County Office of Education · Charter · Alternative School | KG–12 | 19 | 20.9:1 | |
| Sutter County Special Education Sutter County Office of Education · Special Education School | KG–12 | 332 | 10.3:1 | |
| Yuba City Charter Yuba City Charter District · Charter | KG–12 | 256 | 12.7:1 | |
| Yuba City Independence Academy Yuba City Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 102 | 11.8:1 | |
| Yuba City Special Education Preschool Yuba City Unified | Not reported | 3 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.8%
- Hispanic46.6%
- Black1.5%
- Asian20.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 24 Yuba City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,166 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Yuba City
How many public schools are in Yuba City, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 26 open public schools with a location address in Yuba City: 13 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 13,166 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Yuba City?
Schools with an address in Yuba City belong to 7 education agencies, led by Yuba City Unified (18 schools), Sutter County Office of Education (3 schools), AeroSTEM 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 Yuba City?
River Valley High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Yuba City, with 1,695 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Yuba City?
Yes. 4 of the 26 public schools in Yuba City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including AeroSTEM Academy, Pathways Charter Academy, Twin Rivers Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Yuba City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Yuba City public schools is 20.6:1, 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 Yuba City 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