Best Schools in Marysville, California
19 schools · 7 Elementary · 2 Middle · 4 High · 6 Other
Choosing a school in Marysville?
Use this page to compare every school in Marysville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Core Charter
Other · Core Charter District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Paragon Collegiate Academy
Elementary · Paragon Collegiate Academy District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Harry P B Carden
Other · Yuba County Office of Education. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Marysville for 2026 are Core Charter (8.5/10), Paragon Collegiate Academy (7.9/10), and Harry P B Carden (7.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 17 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
19
17 public · 2 private
Avg Score
5.5
out of 10
Median Home
$351,300
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
19
17 public · 2 private
Avg Score
5.5
out of 10
Median Home
$351,300
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 8.5/10 despite 55% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Marysville schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Marysville schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Marysville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (17 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Core Charter | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Paragon Collegiate Academy | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Harry P B Carden | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Cordua Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Edgewater Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Covillaud Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Foothill Intermediate | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Loma Rica Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.5/10
- Median household income
- $68,109
- Median home value
- $351,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Avg commute
- 30 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 55%
24% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Marysville compares
California rank
#479 of 597
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.8
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$68k
68% of California median
Schools in this city
17
About Schools in Marysville, California
Marysville, California has 16 ranked public schools, and the landscape splits clearly into two tiers. Six schools — 38% of the total — score 7 or above on a 10-point scale. The remaining ten fall below that line, pulling the city average to 5.8 out of 10. That spread gives parents with flexibility real options, but it also means school choice matters more here than in cities where performance is more uniform.
Cordua Elementary leads the city at 8.8 out of 10, a meaningful gap above the pack. For elementary-age families, Cordua is the clear benchmark. Loma Rica Elementary follows at 7.9, rounding out a strong two-school tier at the top. Both schools outperform the city average by more than two full points — a difference that typically reflects stronger academic proficiency rates and better growth outcomes.
The middle tier holds three schools clustered at 7.4: CORE Charter, Paragon Collegiate Academy, and Harry P B Carden. The presence of a charter option (CORE) and what appears to be an alternative-model school (Harry P B Carden) signals that Marysville offers more than a single traditional-public track. Paragon Collegiate Academy rounds out the elementary options in this tier, giving families a third above-average choice before the middle grades. Together, these five schools at 7.4 and above cover elementary and alternative formats — parents should confirm middle and high school paths before committing to a feeder.
Practically speaking, a city average of 5.8 tells you that not all 16 schools are worth equal consideration. Parents relocating to Marysville should map their address against attendance boundaries for Cordua and Loma Rica first, then check whether CORE Charter or Paragon Collegiate Academy accept out-of-boundary applications. Families who land outside the top-tier zones have workable options in the 7.4 cluster, but should weigh commute distance against the performance gap. The bottom half of the ranking, ten schools below 7.0, warrants closer review of individual school data before enrolling.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 202 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.9 |
| 2 | 77 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.4 |
| 3 | 547 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.4 |
| 4 | 521 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 |
| 5 | 95 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 |
| 6 | 606 students · Kindergarten–6th | 3.6 |
| 7 | 712 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.5 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 208 students · 6th–8th | 5.1 |
| 2 | 584 students · 6th–8th | 4.1 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 371 students · 7th–12th | 6.7 | ||
| 2 | 1,067 students · 9th–12th | 4.3 | ||
| 3 | 22 students · 7th–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Conquerors Christian School
Private
36 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 536 students · Kindergarten–12th | 8.5 | ||
| 2 | 34 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.8 | ||
| 3 | 238 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 4 | 213 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.2 | ||
| 5 | 254 students · Kindergarten–12th | 3.3 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Bible Baptist Schools
Private
55 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.8 | ||
Schools in Marysville
Marysville, California · 19 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$68,109
Median Home Value
$351,300
Median Rent
$1,151/mo
Population
36,807
College Educated
17%
Homeownership
55%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
20.7%
Community Profile
Marysville has a median household income of $68,109. It is a community where 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $351,300, with a median rent of $1,151/month. The area has a poverty rate of 20.7%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 4
- Other
- 6
Resources
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in California
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Marysville, California
How many schools are in Marysville, California?
Marysville has 19 schools, including 17 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Marysville, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Marysville is 5.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Marysville, California?
The top-ranked school in Marysville on MySchoolScout is Core Charter with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Marysville, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Marysville on MySchoolScout is Paragon Collegiate Academy with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best middle school in Marysville, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Marysville on MySchoolScout is Foothill Intermediate with a composite score of 5.1/10.
What is the best high school in Marysville, California?
The top-ranked high school in Marysville on MySchoolScout is Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts with a composite score of 6.7/10.
How many school districts serve Marysville, California?
Marysville is served by 4 school districts: Core Charter District, Paragon Collegiate Academy District, Marysville Joint Unified, Yuba County Office of Education.
What is the education level in Marysville, California?
According to Census data, 17% of adults in Marysville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Marysville, California?
The median household income in Marysville is approximately $68,109 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Marysville, California?
Yes, Marysville has 2 private schools alongside 17 public schools. The top-rated private school is Bible Baptist Schools with a score of 4.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marysville, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Marysville is 18.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Marysville, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.