Best Schools in Mendocino County, CA
Mendocino County, CA has 69 public schools (22 high, 7 middle, 32 elementary) serving 13,666 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Mendocino County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mendocino County, CA
The top high schools in Mendocino County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mendocino High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendocino Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 165 Students
2. Redwood Collegiate Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redwood Academy Of Ukiah District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 125 Students
3. Laytonville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laytonville Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 111 Students
4. Willits Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willits Charter District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 113 Students
5. Ukiah High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ukiah Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1679 Students
6. Fort Bragg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Bragg Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students
7. Anderson Valley Junior-senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 224 Students
8. South Fork High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 230 Students
9. Point Arena High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Point Arena Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 125 Students
10. Round Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Round Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mendocino County, CA
The top middle schools in Mendocino County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Potter Valley Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Potter Valley Community Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 49 Students
2. Eagle Peak Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ukiah Unified • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 539 Students
3. Pomolita Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ukiah Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students
4. Fort Bragg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Bragg Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students
5. Miranda Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 106 Students
6. Baechtel Grove Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willits Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
7. Shelter Cove
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Bragg Unified • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 9 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mendocino County, CA
The top elementary schools in Mendocino County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tree Of Life Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tree Of Life Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 86 Students
2. Whale Gulch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leggett Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 33 Students
3. Frank Zeek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ukiah Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students
4. River Oak Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Oak Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 236 Students
5. Mendocino K-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendocino Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 250 Students
6. Three Rivers Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers Charter District • Charter • Grades 1 - 8 • 82 Students
7. Sherwood
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willits Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 68 Students
8. Yokayo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ukiah Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 454 Students
9. Potter Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Potter Valley Community Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 145 Students
10. Leggett Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leggett Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 58 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mendocino County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mendocino County, CA has a total population of 91,601 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mendocino 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 Mendocino County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mendocino County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mendocino 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 Mendocino County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mendocino County, CA
How many schools are in Mendocino County, CA?
Mendocino County, CA has 69 public schools: 22 high schools, 7 middle schools and 32 elementary schools, serving 13,666 students in total.
How do schools in Mendocino County perform on state tests?
On average, 69 schools in Mendocino County score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Mendocino County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mendocino 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: 21%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mendocino County
15 places in Mendocino County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (15)
- Ukiah (15)
- Willits (9)
- Fort Bragg (7)
- Covelo (4)
- Mendocino (4)
- Point Arena (4)
- Potter Valley (3)
- Boonville (2)
- Laytonville (2)
- Leggett (2)
- Whitethorn (2)
- Albion (1)
- Comptche (1)
- Manchester (1)
- Redwood Valley (1)
School districts (7)
- Ukiah Unified (11 schools)
- Fort Bragg Unified (7 schools)
- Mendocino Unified (6 schools)
- Willits Unified (6 schools)
- Leggett Valley Unified (4 schools)
- Potter Valley Community Unified (3 schools)
- Round Valley Unified (3 schools)