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Solano County

California · Public K-12

Solano County hosts 110 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 60,765 California students across 62 elementary, 13 middle, and 29 high.

7-year change in Solano County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
60,562
-3,848 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
102
-5 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
20%
was 25%
% Hispanic
45%
was 39%
% Black
12%
was 14%
% Asian
12%
was 12%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
110
16 districts
Enrollment
60,765
NCES CCD
Median income
$100,401
Above California avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.8%
Below California avg
Elementary
62
31,762 students
Middle
13
7,623 students
High
29
19,571 students
Combined / other
6
1,809 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Fairfield-Suisun Unified
20,505 students · 16 districts in Solano County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Solano County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
39%
Hispanic
30%
Black
13%
Asian
16%
Two or more
17%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
20%
Hispanic
45%
Black
12%
Asian
12%
Two or more
10%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
28.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.5%
civilian labor
Median age
39
21.9% under 18

Test scores in Solano County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 79 schools ranked. California state average: 47.6%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Rio Vista High· 3.7%
  2. Highland Elementary· 11.2%
  3. Tolenas Elementary· 12.4%
  4. Anna Kyle Elementary· 13.1%
  5. Fairview Elementary· 14.7%

See all 79 schools in Solano County ranked by score →

All schools (110)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Angelo Rodriguez HighFairfieldHigh09-122,111·
Vacaville HighVacavilleHigh09-122,044·
Armijo HighFairfieldHigh09-121,844·
Will C. Wood HighVacavilleHigh09-121,671·
Vanden HighFairfieldHigh09-121,631·
Fairfield HighFairfieldHigh09-121,605·
Jesse M. Bethel HighVallejoHigh09-121,418·
Benicia HighBeniciaHigh09-121,335·
Vallejo HighVallejoHigh09-121,146·
Dixon HighDixonHigh09-12990·
Caliber: ChangeMakers AcademyVallejoElementaryKG-08975·
Willis Jepson MiddleVacavilleMiddle07-08954·
Benicia MiddleBeniciaMiddle06-08947·
Grange MiddleFairfieldMiddle06-08944·
Green Valley MiddleFairfieldMiddle06-08903·
Edwin Markham ElementaryVacavilleElementaryKG-06882·
Browns Valley ElementaryVacavilleElementaryKG-06806·
Kairos PublicVacavilleCombinedKG-10786·
Hogan MiddleVallejoMiddle06-08785·
Crystal MiddleSuisun CityMiddle06-08774·
Jean Callison ElementaryVacavilleElementaryKG-06762·
K. I. Jones ElementaryFairfieldElementaryKG-05760·
Nelda Mundy ElementaryFairfieldElementaryKG-05756·
Cordelia Hills ElementaryFairfieldElementaryKG-05754·
Eugene Padan ElementaryVacavilleElementaryKG-06751·
Golden West MiddleFairfieldMiddle07-08746·
Public Safety AcademyFairfieldHigh05-12745·
Cambridge ElementaryVacavilleElementaryKG-06738·
Foxboro ElementaryVacavilleElementaryKG-06717·
Alamo ElementaryVacavilleElementaryKG-06714·
Cooper ElementaryVacavilleElementaryKG-06710·
Weir Preparatory AcademyFairfieldElementaryKG-08699·
Joseph H. Wardlaw ElementaryVallejoElementaryKG-06676·
Vaca Pena MiddleVacavilleHigh06-12675·
Laurel Creek ElementaryFairfieldElementaryKG-05648·
Center ElementaryFairfieldElementaryKG-06640·
John Knight MiddleDixonMiddle06-08634·
Solano Widenmann Leadership AcademyVallejoElementaryKG-08615·
Elite PublicVallejoCombinedKG-12612·
Sierra Vista K-8VacavilleElementaryKG-08611·
Anna Kyle ElementaryFairfieldElementaryKG-05603·
B. Gale Wilson MiddleFairfieldElementaryKG-08602·
Fairview ElementaryFairfieldElementaryKG-05591·
Fairmont Charter ElementaryVacavilleElementaryKG-06586·
Oakbrook Academy of the ArtsFairfieldElementaryKG-08573·
Joe Henderson ElementaryBeniciaElementaryKG-05530·
Matthew Turner ElementaryBeniciaElementaryKG-05529·
Crescent ElementarySuisunElementaryKG-05528·
Rolling Hills ElementaryFairfieldElementaryKG-05526·
Tremont ElementaryDixonElementaryKG-05514·
Suisun ElementarySuisun CityElementaryKG-05512·
Highland ElementaryVallejoElementaryKG-06510·
Cave Language AcademyVallejoElementaryKG-08505·
Suisun Valley ElementaryFairfieldElementaryKG-08495·
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative LearningFairfieldElementaryKG-08492·
Robert Semple ElementaryBeniciaElementaryKG-05480·
Mary Farmar ElementaryBeniciaElementaryKG-05477·
Buckingham Collegiate Charter AcademyVacavilleHigh09-12474·
MIT AcademyVallejoHigh09-12473·
Dixon Montessori CharterDixonElementaryKG-08471·
Cleo Gordon ElementaryFairfieldElementaryKG-05464·
Dover ElementaryFairfieldElementaryKG-05463·
Sullivan Language Immersion AcademyFairfieldElementaryKG-05455·
Anderson (Linford L.) ElementaryDixonElementaryKG-05442·
Glen Cove ElementaryVallejoElementaryKG-05441·
Orchard ElementaryVacavilleElementaryKG-06437·
Dan Mini ElementaryVallejoElementaryKG-05433·
Steffan Manor ElementaryVallejoElementaryKG-05433·
D. H. White ElementaryRio VistaElementaryKG-06432·
Scandia ElementaryTravis AfbElementaryKG-06432·
Dan O. Root ElementarySuisun CityElementaryKG-05426·
Mare Island Health and Fitness AcademyVallejoElementaryKG-08423·
Travis ElementaryTravis AfbElementaryKG-06421·
Hemlock ElementaryVacavilleElementaryKG-06413·
Solano County Special EducationFairfieldCombinedKG-12368·
Loma Vista Environmental Science AcademyVallejoElementaryKG-08365·
Annie Pennycook ElementaryVallejoElementaryKG-06364·
Grace Patterson ElementaryVallejoElementaryKG-06353·
Gretchen Higgins ElementaryDixonElementaryKG-05353·
Vallejo CharterVallejoElementaryKG-08350·
Johnston Cooper ElementaryVallejoElementaryKG-05335·
Rio Vista HighRio VistaHigh09-12317·
Tolenas ElementaryFairfieldElementaryKG-05316·
Sem Yeto Continuation HighFairfieldHigh10-12311·
Mare Island Technology AcademyVallejoMiddle06-08260·
Federal Terrace ElementaryVallejoElementaryKG-06228·
Matt Garcia Career and College AcademyFairfieldMiddle06-08204·
Matt Garcia Career and College AcademyFairfieldMiddle06-08201·
Ernest Kimme Charter AcademyVacavilleHigh09-12194·
Griffin Academy HighVallejoHigh09-12186·
Virtual Academy of Fairfield-SuisunFairfieldElementaryKG-08175·
Riverview MiddleRio VistaMiddle07-08160·
John Finney High (Continuation)VallejoHigh09-12141·
MIT Griffin Academy MiddleVallejoMiddle06-08111·
Solano County CommunityFairfieldHigh07-1279·
Lincoln ElementaryVallejoElementaryKG-0570·
Travis Education CenterFairfieldHigh09-1267·
Vallejo Adult TransitionVallejoHigh12-1247·
Liberty HighBeniciaHigh09-1243·
H. Glenn RichardsonFairfieldCombinedKG-1225·

Cities in Solano County

Fairfield37 schoolsVallejo26 schoolsVacaville21 schoolsBenicia8 schoolsDixon8 schoolsRio Vista4 schoolsSuisun City3 schoolsTravis Afb2 schoolsSuisun1 school

About Solano County

Solano County is a large California county of about 451,918 residents, home to 110 public schools and roughly 60,765 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $100,401, about 29% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 12% meaningfully above the California median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Solano County is built around 62 elementary schools (31,762 students), 13 middle schools (7,623), 29 high schools (19,571), and 6 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Solano County is Fairfield-Suisun Unified, which alone enrolls about 20,505 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 60,562 students, shrank 6% from the 64,410 reported in SY 2017-18. Solano County now counts 102 public schools, down from 107 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment rose from 39% to 45%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Solano County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Solano County?
There are 110 public K-12 schools in Solano County, California, with a combined enrollment of about 60,765.
How many high schools are in Solano County?
Solano County, California has 29 public high schools, serving approximately 19,571 students.
How many middle schools are in Solano County?
Solano County, California has 13 public middle schools, serving approximately 7,623 students.
How many elementary schools are in Solano County?
Solano County, California has 62 public elementary schools, serving approximately 31,762 students.
What is the largest school district in Solano County?
Fairfield-Suisun Unified is the largest school district in Solano County, serving approximately 20,505 students. The county contains 16 school districts overall.
How many people live in Solano County?
Solano County has roughly 451,918 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Solano County?
Median household income in Solano County is $100,401, above the California average of $89,387. About 7.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Solano County?
Approximately 28.8% of adults 25 and older in Solano County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Solano County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 59.8% of students in Solano County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the California county average of 60.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Solano County schools?
Across Solano County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 23.1 to 1.

Solano County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data