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Best Schools in 95540, CA
95540, CA has 19 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 5,507 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 95540 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 95540, CA
The top high schools in 95540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eureka Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eureka City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1295 Students
2. Ferndale High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 125 Students
3. Fortuna Union High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fortuna Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 830 Students
4. East High (continuation)
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fortuna Union High • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 64 Students
5. Eel River Community
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 55 Students
Best Middle Schools in 95540, CA
The top middle schools in 95540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winship Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eureka City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
2. Fortuna Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fortuna Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 237 Students
3. South Bay Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
South Bay Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 127 Students
4. Toddy Thomas Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fortuna Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 250 Students
5. Monument Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Dell Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 98 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 95540, CA
The top elementary schools in 95540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 69 Students
2. Eagle Prairie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Dell Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 236 Students
3. Redwood Preparatory Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redwood Preparatory Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 219 Students
4. Ferndale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 344 Students
5. Pine Hill Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
South Bay Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 221 Students
6. Hydesville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hydesville Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 217 Students
7. Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fortuna Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 323 Students
8. Linell K. Walker Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fortuna Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 294 Students
9. Loleta Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loleta Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 103 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 95540, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
95540, CA has a total population of 14,008 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 95540, 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 95540, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95540, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95540, 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 95540, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 95540, CA
How many schools are in 95540, CA?
95540, CA has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 5,507 students in total.
How do schools in 95540 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 95540 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 95540 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 95540?
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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