Best High Schools in 95503, CA

High schools
2
Students
1,467
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in 95503, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Academy Of The Redwoods

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fortuna Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 172 Students

2. Eureka Senior High

B-

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Eureka City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1295 Students

Best Middle Schools in 95503, CA

Middle schools
4
Students
1,003
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 95503, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Freshwater Charter Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Freshwater Elementary • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 43 Students

2. Winship Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Eureka City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students

3. South Bay Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South Bay Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 127 Students

4. Catherine L. Zane Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Eureka City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 95503, CA

Elementary schools
11
Students
2,598
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 95503, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Garfield Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Garfield Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 69 Students

2. Freshwater Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Freshwater Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 264 Students

3. Pine Hill Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Bay Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 221 Students

4. Cutten Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cutten Elementary • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 322 Students

5. Kneeland Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kneeland Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 32 Students

6. Washington Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Eureka City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 499 Students

7. Grant Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Eureka City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 247 Students

8. Lafayette Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Eureka City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 239 Students

9. South Bay Charter

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Bay Union Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 73 Students

10. Alice Birney Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Eureka City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 95503, CA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

95503, CA has a total population of 24,089 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 95503, CA

5,519

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 95503, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

24.31 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.73 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

17.58 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95503, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95503, CA.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

970 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 95503, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 95503, CA

How many schools are in 95503, CA?

95503, CA has 20 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 5,519 students in total.

How do schools in 95503 perform on state tests?

On average, 20 schools in 95503 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 95503 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 95503?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 38%
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  • Projected: 43%
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  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 29%
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95521, CA

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
95549, CA

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
95525, CA

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
95550, CA

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  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
95563, CA

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations