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Best Schools in 95521, CA
95521, CA has 29 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 17 elementary) serving 7,923 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 95521 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 95521, CA
The top high schools in 95521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy
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Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 154 Students
2. Six Rivers Charter High
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Northern Humboldt Union High • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 109 Students
3. Arcata High
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Northern Humboldt Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1052 Students
4. Eureka Senior High
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Eureka City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1295 Students
5. Mckinleyville High
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Northern Humboldt Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 556 Students
6. Pacific Coast High (continuation)
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Northern Humboldt Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 39 Students
Best Middle Schools in 95521, CA
The top middle schools in 95521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sunny Brae Middle
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Arcata Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 220 Students
2. Winship Middle
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Eureka City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
3. South Bay Elementary
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South Bay Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 127 Students
4. Mckinleyville Middle
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Mckinleyville Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 95521, CA
The top elementary schools in 95521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Street Charter
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Union Street Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 97 Students
2. Jacoby Creek
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Jacoby Creek Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 459 Students
3. Freshwater Elementary
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Freshwater Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 264 Students
4. Pine Hill Elementary
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South Bay Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 221 Students
5. Coastal Grove Charter
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Coastal Grove Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 227 Students
6. Pacific Union Elementary
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Pacific Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 537 Students
7. Kneeland Elementary
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Kneeland Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 32 Students
8. Morris Elementary
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Mckinleyville Union Elementary • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 292 Students
9. Fuente Nueva Charter
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Fuente Nueva Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 137 Students
10. Arcata Elementary
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Arcata Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 262 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 95521, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
95521, CA has a total population of 21,066 with 39% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 95521, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 95521, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
54.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
44.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95521, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95521, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 95521, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 95521, CA
How many schools are in 95521, CA?
95521, CA has 29 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 7,923 students in total.
How do schools in 95521 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 95521 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 95521 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 95521?
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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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations