Butteville Elementary

Butteville Elementary earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — and outperforms 98% of public schools across California. That puts it at #125 among 5,817 California elementary schools, a strong result for a small public school serving kindergarten through eighth grade in Weed. The growth score of 9.7 out of 10 is Butteville's sharpest distinction.

Growth tracks how much students advance year over year relative to statewide peers, and Butteville's number sits near the ceiling of the scale. The school enrolls 149 students and holds a 14.9-to-1 student-teacher ratio, keeping classes small enough for teachers to monitor individual trajectories closely. That ratio likely contributes directly to the near-perfect growth performance.

Butteville is a regular public school — no lottery, no tuition, no selective admissions. Families in Weed have three public schools to consider, and Butteville ranks first among all three. Its academic score of 7.9 out of 10 and exceptional growth combine to make it the top elementary option in the area for parents who want measurable year-over-year progress alongside solid academic outcomes.

With an enrollment of 149 students, Butteville Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Butteville Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.