For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 209 students in the neighborhood of Jacoby Creek, Arcata, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Jacoby Creek is Sunny Brae Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jacoby Creek, Arcata, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Jacoby Creek, Arcata, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunny Brae Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Buttermilk Ln.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5988
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5988
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jacoby Creek, Arcata, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jacoby Creek, Arcata, CA include Sunny Brae Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jacoby Creek, Arcata?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jacoby Creek, Arcata.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jacoby Creek, Arcata?
the neighborhood of Jacoby Creek, Arcata public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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