For the 2025 school year, there are 109 public schools serving 61,367 students in Solano County, CA (there are , serving 4,477 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Solano County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Solano County, CA are Public Safety Academy, Nelda Mundy Elementary School and Matthew Turner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Solano County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Solano County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Solano County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Public Safety Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Atlantic Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-3933
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-3933
Gr: 5-12 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Nelda Mundy Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570 Vintage Valley Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 863-7920
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 863-7920
Gr: K-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Matthew Turner Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
540 Rose Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8390
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8390
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Joe Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 Hastings Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8370
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8370
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Mcclellan St.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-7300
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
K. I. Jones Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 Winston Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 421-4195
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 421-4195
Gr: K-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Suisun Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4985 Lambert Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 421-4338
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 421-4338
Gr: K-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Mary Farmar Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Military West
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8350
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8350
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cordelia Hills Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4770 Canyon Hills Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 864-1905
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 864-1905
Gr: K-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Kairos Public
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
129 Elm St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-7234
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-7234
Gr: K-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Green Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1350 Gold Hill Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 646-7000
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 646-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Dixon Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
355 North Almond St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-8953
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-8953
Gr: K-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
805 North Orchard Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6255
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6255
Gr: K-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Angelo Rodriguez High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5000 Red Top Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 863-7950
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 863-7950
Gr: 9-12 | 2,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Fairfield Ave.
Travis Afb, CA 94535
(707) 437-2070
Travis Afb, CA 94535
(707) 437-2070
Gr: K-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1616.
Browns Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 Wretham Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6205
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6205
Gr: K-6 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1717.
Vanden High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2951 Markeley Ln.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-7333
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-7333
Gr: 9-12 | 1,619 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1818.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
750 Christine Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6210
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6210
Gr: K-6 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
H. Glenn Richardson
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1069 Meadowlark Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 420-2300
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 420-2300
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Solano Co Juve Detention Facility - Evergreen Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
740 Beck Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-4840
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-4840
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2121.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2025 Fieldcrest Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 399-9566
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 399-9566
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2222.
Benicia High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Military West
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8325
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8325
Gr: 9-12 | 1,405 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2323.
Golden West Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2651 De Ronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8240
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8240
Gr: 7-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2424.
Travis Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2785 De Ronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8265
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8265
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #2525.
Robert Semple Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2015 East Third St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8360
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8360
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2626.
Sierra Vista K-8
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Bel Air Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6260
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6260
Gr: K-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2727.
Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 South Orchard Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6200
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6200
Gr: K-6 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2828.
Scandia Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Broadway St.
Travis Afb, CA 94535
(707) 437-4691
Travis Afb, CA 94535
(707) 437-4691
Gr: K-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2929.
Cave Language Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
770 Tregaskis Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8410
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8410
Gr: K-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
Donaldson Way Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
430 Donaldson Way
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 644-4486
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 644-4486
Gr: K-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3131.
Oakbrook Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Oakbrook Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 863-7930
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 863-7930
Gr: K-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3232.
Benicia Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Southampton Rd.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8340
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8340
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Cambridge Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 446-9494
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 446-9494
Gr: K-6 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1698 Oakwood Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8730
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8730
Gr: K-6 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3535.
American Canyon Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Benton Way
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 259-8592
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 259-8592
Gr: 6-8 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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Solano County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Cooperative Education Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
400 Hemlock St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6245
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6245
Gr: K-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Archways Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
300 Benton Way
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 259-8592
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 259-8592
Gr: 6-8
1450 Coronel Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8400
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8400
Gr: K-5
900 Travis Blvd.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4110
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4110
Gr: K-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
2195 Union Ave
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4115
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4115
Gr: 6-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Country High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100-b Mcclellan St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6215
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6215
Gr: 9-12
436 Del Sur St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8430
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8430
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
2301 Pennsylvania Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 399-4876
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 399-4876
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
301 E. Alaska Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 422-7500
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 422-7500
Gr: 7-10
301 East Alaska Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4145
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4145
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
751 School St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6225
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6225
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
F.s.u.s.d. Community Day School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1100 Civic Center Drive Room 1
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 435-2548
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 435-2548
Gr: 1-6 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Fairfield-suisun Elementary Community Day (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1069 Meadowlark Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 420-2300
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 420-2300
Gr: 1-6
Farragut Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
301 Farragut Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 649-3909
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 649-3909
Gr: 7-12
850 Rosewood Ave
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-3510
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-3510
Gr: 6-12 | 863 students Minority enrollment: 86%
415 East C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-5508
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-5508
Gr: K-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
9th & Tisdale St.
Vallejo, CA 94592
(707) 556-8560
Vallejo, CA 94592
(707) 556-8560
Gr: K-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Mary Bird Secondary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
420 East Tabor Ave
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4200
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-4200
Gr: 7-12
401 East K St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-1565
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-1565
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Solano County Rop High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2460 Clay Bank Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-4800
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 399-4800
Gr: 9-12
100 Mcclellan St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6265
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6265
Gr: K-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Vacaville Community Day Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
129 Elm St
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-2142
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-2142
Gr: 8-11 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 69%
1347 Amador St
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8650
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8650
Gr: 5-8 | 630 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Solano County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Solano County, CA include Public Safety Academy, Nelda Mundy Elementary School and Matthew Turner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Solano County?
109 public schools are located in Solano County.
What percentage of students in Solano County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Solano County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Solano County?
Solano County public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Solano County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Solano County include: Scandia Elementary School vs. Travis Elementary School, Travis Elementary School vs. Scandia Elementary School, Vaca Pena Middle School vs. Willis Jepson Middle School
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