For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,765 students in 95501, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 445 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 95501, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95501, CA are Southern Humboldt Community, Humboldt County Office Of Education Juvenile Hall Court and Eureka Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95501 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95501, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95501, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Humboldt Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
925 Redwood Dr.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 923-2550
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 923-2550
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Rank: #22.
Humboldt County Office Of Education Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2006 Harrison Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7094
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7094
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: #33.
Eureka Senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1915 J St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2508
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2508
Grades: 9-12
| 1,226 students
Rank: #44.
Catherine L. Zane Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2155 S St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2470
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2470
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #55.
Alder Grove Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 F St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Grades: K-12
| 438 students
Rank: #66.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Park St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2482
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2482
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Eel River Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2292 Newburg Rd.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 725-0209
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 725-0209
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Eureka Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Sixth St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7108
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7108
Grades: 7-12
| 101 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Zoe Barnum High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 West Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467
Grades: 10-12
| 74 students
Rank: #1010.
Pacific View Charter 2.0
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Henderson St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Grades: K-12
| 148 students
Rank: n/an/a
Humboldt County Rop
Vocational School
901 Myrtle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7018
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7018
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
95501, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alder Grove Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
714 F St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Grades: K-12
| 443 students
Cic Program High School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
2151 S St.
Eureka, CA 95501
Eureka, CA 95501
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Humboldt Bay High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2100 J St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2549
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2549
Grades: 10-12
| 36 students
Humboldt County Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
901 Mrytle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 283 students
Humboldt County Court Schools (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
901 Myrtle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
Humboldt County Office Of Education Court High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2004 Harrison Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-3380
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-3380
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
216 W. Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Grant And B Sts.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2493
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2493
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
Pacific View Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
115 Henderson St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Grades: K-12
| 199 students
3400 Erie St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2567
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2567
Grades: K-8
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95501, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95501, CA include Southern Humboldt Community, Humboldt County Office Of Education Juvenile Hall Court and Eureka Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 95501?
11 public schools are located in 95501.
What percentage of students in 95501 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 95501 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95501?
95501 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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