For the 2023 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,651 students in Clearlake, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 16 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 Konocti Education Center. 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 9% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 49% 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Clearlake, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Burns Valley
Math: 12% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3620 Pine St.
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-2272
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-2272
Grades: K-7
| 525 students
Rank: #33.
Konocti Education Center
Alternative School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15850-a Dam Rd. Extention
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-6447
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-6447
Grades: 4-12
| 408 students
Rank: #44.
Pomo
Math: 5% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3350 Acacia St.
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-6744
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-6744
Grades: K-7
| 672 students
Rank: n/an/a
Richard H. Lewis Alternative
Alternative School
15850 Dam Rd. Ex
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-2045
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-2045
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Clearlake, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clearlake Community High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
6945 Old Highway 53
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 995-9523
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 995-9523
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Lake County Middle School Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6945 Old Hwy 53
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 995-9523
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 995-9523
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clearlake, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Clearlake, CA include Clearlake Creativity, Burns Valley and Konocti Education Center.
How many public schools are located in Clearlake, CA?
5 public schools are located in Clearlake, CA.
What percentage of students in Clearlake, CA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Clearlake, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clearlake, CA?
Clearlake, CA public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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