Best Schools in Lake County, CA
Lake County, CA has 42 public schools (13 high, 5 middle, 16 elementary) serving 10,752 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Lake County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lake County, CA
The top high schools in Lake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middletown High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middletown Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 420 Students
2. Natural High (continuation)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeport Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 35 Students
3. Clear Lake High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeport Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
4. Kelseyville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kelseyville Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 540 Students
5. Williams Junior/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williams Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 634 Students
6. Upper Lake High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Lake Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
7. Lower Lake High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Konocti Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1057 Students
8. Carle (william C.) High (continuation)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Konocti Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
9. Lloyd Hance Community
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 12 Students
10. Kelseyville Community Day
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kelseyville Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 8 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake County, CA
The top middle schools in Lake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middletown Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middletown Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 232 Students
2. Terrace Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeport Unified • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 482 Students
3. Mountain Vista Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kelseyville Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students
4. Upper Lake Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Lake Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students
5. Highlands Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Konocti Unified • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 12 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake County, CA
The top elementary schools in Lake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake County International Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake County International Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 75 Students
2. Coyote Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middletown Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 462 Students
3. Cobb Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middletown Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 135 Students
4. Minnie Cannon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middletown Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 182 Students
5. Kelseyville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kelseyville Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 594 Students
6. East Lake
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Konocti Unified • Public • Grades KG - 7 • 244 Students
7. Lakeport Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeport Unified • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 394 Students
8. Lucerne Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucerne Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 299 Students
9. Riviera Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kelseyville Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 223 Students
10. Upper Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Lake Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake County, CA has a total population of 68,163 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake County, 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 Lake County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake County, 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 Lake County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lake County, CA
How many schools are in Lake County, CA?
Lake County, CA has 42 public schools: 13 high schools, 5 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 10,752 students in total.
How do schools in Lake County perform on state tests?
On average, 42 schools in Lake County score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Lake County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lake County?
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: 27%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lake County
10 places in Lake County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Kelseyville (6)
- Clearlake (5)
- Lakeport (5)
- Middletown (5)
- Lower Lake (4)
- Upper Lake (3)
- Clearlake Oaks (1)
- Cobb (1)
- Hidden Valley Lake (1)
- Lucerne (1)
School districts (5)
- Konocti Unified (10 schools)
- Kelseyville Unified (6 schools)
- Middletown Unified (6 schools)
- Lakeport Unified (5 schools)
- Upper Lake Unified (4 schools)