Neal Dow Elementary
Chico, CA · Chico Unified · Grades K-5
1,897th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 66%▲ Improving
Neal Dow Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Neal Dow Elementary 1,897th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 66% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2015 to 66th in 2025 — improving.
Neal Dow Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 168 students tested
Neal Dow Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 339 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.9% | 54.9% | ▼ 15.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.1% | 25.7% | ▲ 12.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 14.7% | ▲ 10.8 pts | |
| Asian | 6.1% | 2.7% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 3.4% | 0.9% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.9% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Neal Dow Elementary
Typical home value $435K in zip 95926 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Neal Dow Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Hooker Oak ElementaryChico Unified · 0.4 mi away1,720th of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 47% - 7Wildflower Open ClassroomChico Unified · 0.9 mi away · charter1,737th of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 47% - 2McManus (John A.) ElementaryChico Unified · 0.9 mi away4,826th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 18% - 10Sierra View ElementaryChico Unified · 1.1 mi away515th of 5,659
ELA 75% · Math 73% - 8Parkview ElementaryChico Unified · 1.2 mi away1,436th of 5,659
ELA 60% · Math 54% - 7Marigold ElementaryChico Unified · 1.2 mi away2,134th of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 42% - 3Citrus Avenue ElementaryChico Unified · 1.3 mi away4,272nd of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 24% - 8Chico Country DayChico Unified · 1.7 mi away · charter1,417th of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 49%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Neal Dow Elementary in?
Neal Dow Elementary is part of the Chico Unified district in Chico, California.
Is Neal Dow Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Neal Dow Elementary 1,897th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 66% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Neal Dow Elementary?
White 55%, Hispanic 26%, Two or more races 15%, Asian 3% (339 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Neal Dow Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95926 is $435K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.