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Best Schools in Ferndale, CA
Ferndale, CA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,546 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Ferndale meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ferndale, CA
The top high schools in Ferndale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ferndale High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 125 Students
2. Fortuna Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fortuna Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 830 Students
3. Mattole Triple Junction High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattole Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 8 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ferndale, CA
The top middle schools in Ferndale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fortuna Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fortuna Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 237 Students
2. Toddy Thomas Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fortuna Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 250 Students
3. Monument Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Dell Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 98 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ferndale, CA
The top elementary schools in Ferndale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eagle Prairie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Dell Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 236 Students
2. Mattole Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattole Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 21 Students
3. Ferndale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 344 Students
4. Linell K. Walker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fortuna Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 294 Students
5. Loleta Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loleta Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 103 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ferndale, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ferndale, CA has a total population of 2,413 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ferndale, 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 Ferndale, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ferndale, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ferndale, 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 Ferndale, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ferndale, CA
How many schools are in Ferndale, CA?
Ferndale, CA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,546 students in total.
How do schools in Ferndale perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Ferndale score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Ferndale meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ferndale?
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: 28%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Ferndale
2 of 2 schools in Ferndale carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Ferndale. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.