Total enrollment
1,659
-102 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Willows
California · Public K-12
Public schools in Willows number 7 per the latest NCES data, with about 1,659 students enrolled, an average school size of 237.
7-year change in Willows
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
37%
was 41%
% Hispanic
51%
was 49%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
4%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn County ROP | High | 09-12 | 0 |
| Glenn County Special Education | Combined | KG-12 | 93 |
| Murdock Elementary | Elementary | KG-04 | 488 |
| Walden Academy | Elementary | KG-08 | 167 |
| Willows Community High | High | 10-12 | 24 |
| Willows High | High | 09-12 | 423 |
| Willows Intermediate | Middle | 05-08 | 464 |
About Willows
Willows, California is home to 7 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,659 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in Willows is around 237 students, 59% noticeably below the California average of about 578.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 6%: 1,761 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,659 in SY 2024-25. Willows now counts 6 public schools, down from 7 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 41% to 37% over the same window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Willows discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.