Best Schools in Gualala, CA
Gualala, CA has 3 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 406 students. On average they score 15% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Gualala underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gualala, CA
The top high schools in Gualala, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Point Arena High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Point Arena Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 125 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gualala, CA
The top elementary schools in Gualala, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Horicon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horicon Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 56 Students
2. Arena Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arena Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 225 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gualala, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gualala, CA has a total population of 2,176 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gualala, 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 Gualala, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
68.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
61.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gualala, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gualala, 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 Gualala, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gualala, CA
How many schools are in Gualala, CA?
Gualala, CA has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 406 students in total.
How do schools in Gualala perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Gualala score 15% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Gualala underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gualala?
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: 19%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations