Golden Hills Elementary
Oroville, CA · Palermo Union Elementary · Grades 4-5
3,867th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 32%· Stable
Golden Hills Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Golden Hills Elementary 3,867th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 32% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2015 to 32th in 2025.
Golden Hills Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 269 students tested
Golden Hills Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 247 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35.5% | 42.1% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| White | 42.9% | 37.2% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.0% | 13.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 4.9% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 5.0% | 2.8% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Golden Hills Elementary
Typical home value $311K in zip 95966 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Golden Hills Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Helen M. Wilcox ElementaryPalermo Union Elementary · 0.2 mi away3,431st of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 35% - –North State Virtual AcademyOroville City Elementary · 0.7 mi away
- 1Oakdale Heights ElementaryOroville City Elementary · 0.7 mi away5,235th of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 17% - 3Wyandotte AcademyOroville City Elementary · 1.9 mi away4,026th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 29% - 5STREAM CharterOroville City Elementary · 2.5 mi away · charter3,214th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 32% - 2Stanford Avenue ElementaryOroville City Elementary · 2.7 mi away4,849th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 19% - 3Ophir ElementaryOroville City Elementary · 2.8 mi away4,130th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 28% - 2Sierra Avenue ElementaryThermalito Union Elementary · 3.8 mi away4,705th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 22%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Golden Hills Elementary in?
Golden Hills Elementary is part of the Palermo Union Elementary district in Oroville, California.
Is Golden Hills Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Golden Hills Elementary 3,867th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 32% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Golden Hills Elementary?
Hispanic 42%, White 37%, Two or more races 13%, Asian 5% (247 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Golden Hills Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95966 is $311K 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.