2026 Top Cities by School Score in Solano County
2026 Top Cities by School Score in:
Discover Solano's top neighborhoods based on schools, using scores from GreatSchools.org . Ideal for education-focused families, this list showcases areas with top-rated schools first.
Solano County's highest school score is 3.9 out of 5, in Benicia. No ranked city in Solano County scores 4 out of 5 or higher for schools. Vallejo follows at 2.2 out of 5.
School : 3.9/5
Safety : 4.7/5
Amenities : 1.5/5
Price : $849,828
Appreciation : 0.50 %
Value: $17 Overvalued
Keywords: Historic waterfront downtown, Carquinez Strait views, Small-town East Bay
Benicia sits along the Carquinez Strait and has one of the most charming waterfront settings in the East Bay. Unlike many suburban cities in the region, Benicia ... See Full Page
School : 3.9/5
Safety : 4.7/5
Amenities : 1.5/5
Price : $849,828
Appreciation : 0.50 %
Value: $17 Overvalued
Benicia neighborhoods ranked by schools
Keywords: Historic waterfront downtown, Carquinez Strait views, Small-town East Bay
Benicia sits along the Carquinez Strait and has one of the most charming waterfront settings in the East Bay. Unlike many suburban cities in the region, Benicia still feels like a traditional small town. The streets near the waterfront slope gently toward the strait, and many homes and parks capture ... See Full Page
School : 2.2/5
Safety : 2.2/5
Amenities : 2.9/5
Price : $529,140
Appreciation : 3.71 %
Value: $21 Overvalued
Keywords: Historic naval waterfront, San Francisco ferry access, Mare Island redevelopment
Vallejo sits along the northern edge of the San Pablo Bay and has one of the most prominent waterfront settings in the North Bay. The city has a long maritime a ... See Full Page
School : 2.2/5
Safety : 2.2/5
Amenities : 2.9/5
Price : $529,140
Appreciation : 3.71 %
Value: $21 Overvalued
Vallejo neighborhoods ranked by schools
Keywords: Historic naval waterfront, San Francisco ferry access, Mare Island redevelopment
Vallejo sits along the northern edge of the San Pablo Bay and has one of the most prominent waterfront settings in the North Bay. The city has a long maritime and naval history, and that legacy still shapes its identity today. The former Mare Island Naval Shipyard, which once served as one of the la ... See Full Page
Scores updated October 2026
Solano County schools: your questions, answered
What are the best cities for schools in Solano County?
By Houseberry's school score, the top-ranked cities in Solano County are Benicia (3.9 out of 5) and Vallejo (2.2 out of 5), out of 2 ranked.
Which cities in Solano County have school scores of 4 out of 5 or higher?
Of the 2 cities in Solano County with a school score, none scores 4 out of 5 or higher for schools.
Which cities in Solano County rank highly for both schools and overall?
No ranked city in Solano County scores 4 out of 5 or higher both for schools and overall.
Which city in Solano County has the highest overall score?
Benicia has the highest overall score of the ranked cities in Solano County, at 4.1 out of 5.
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