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17 schools in Davis

California · Public K-12

Davis's public-school footprint covers 17 schools with combined enrollment of about 8,241 students, averaging 485 per school.

4-year change in Davis

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,241
+21 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
16
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
66,978
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
8,241
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
17
public K-12

About Davis

Davis is a middle-population California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 17 schools and 8,241 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city spans 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, and 1 other.

Schools in Davis average about 485 students each, 16% noticeably below the California norm.

Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 8,220 students in SY 2020-21 versus 8,241 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Davis discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Davis?
Davis, California has 17 public K-12 schools serving approximately 8,241 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Davis?
Davis has 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest public school in Davis?
Davis Senior High is the largest public school in Davis by enrollment, with approximately 1,755 students.
What school districts serve Davis?
Davis public schools are operated by Davis Joint Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Davis cover?
Public schools in Davis serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Davis?
1 of the 17 public schools in Davis are charter schools.