For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,879 students in Clearlake, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Clearlake, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clearlake, CA are Clearlake Creativity, Burns Valley and Pomo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearlake, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Clearlake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clearlake, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clearlake Creativity
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6945 Old Highway 53
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 995-9523
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 995-9523
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Burns Valley
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3620 Pine St.
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-2272
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-2272
Gr: K-7 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Pomo
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3350 Acacia St.
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-6744
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-6744
Gr: K-7 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
15850-a Dam Road Extention
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-6447
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-6447
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clearlake, CA?
How many public schools are located in Clearlake?
4 public schools are located in Clearlake.
What percentage of students in Clearlake go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Clearlake are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clearlake?
Clearlake public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clearlake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clearlake include: Burns Valley vs. Pomo, Pomo vs. Burns Valley
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