For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 3,394 students in 95503, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95503, CA are Garfield Elementary School, Cutten Elementary School and Freshwater Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95503 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95503, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95503, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2200 Freshwater Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-5471
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-5471
Gr: K-6 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Cutten Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4182 Walnut Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-3900
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-3900
Gr: 3-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Freshwater Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Gr: K-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
South Bay Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6077 Loma Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Gr: K-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2020 Campton Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2660
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2660
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3322 Dolbeer St.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2547
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2547
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Northern United - Siskiyou Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
423 South Broadway
Eureka, CA 95503
(530) 842-4509
Eureka, CA 95503
(530) 842-4509
Gr: K-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
South Bay Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6077 Loma Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Gr: 4-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Pine Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5230 Vance Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4596
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4596
Gr: K-3 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3901 G St.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2552
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2552
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Winship Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Cypress Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2487
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2487
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Alice Birney Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
717 South Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2495
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2495
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Glen Paul
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Cypress Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-7068
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-7068
Gr: K-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
2060 Ridgewood Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-3930
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-3930
Gr: K-2 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
95503, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eureka Secondary Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
674 Allard Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2467
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2467
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
216 West Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2446
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2446
Gr: K-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Mattole Valley Charter (#159) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
210 Lindley Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 629-3634
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 629-3634
Gr: K-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95503, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95503, CA include Garfield Elementary School, Cutten Elementary School and Freshwater Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95503?
14 public elementary schools are located in 95503.
What is the racial composition of students in 95503?
95503 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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