Total enrollment
1,659
+1,469 (+773%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Willows
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+5 (+500%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
6,190
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,659
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
7
public K-12
| 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 4-year window, public-school enrollment rose 773%: 190 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,659 in SY 2024-25. Willows now counts 6 public schools, up from 1 in SY 2020-21.
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.