For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 public elementary schools serving 4,965 students in Eureka, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Eureka, CA are Garfield Elementary School, Redwood Coast Montessori and Cutten Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eureka, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Eureka have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Eureka, CA (2026-27)
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 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Redwood Coast Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1611 Peninsula Dr.
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
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 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
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 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
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 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
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 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
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 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
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 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Catherine L. Zane Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2155 S St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2470
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1414.
Alder Grove Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
714 F St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Gr: K-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1515.
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
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1717.
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
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
2060 Ridgewood Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-3930
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-3930
Gr: K-2 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Eureka, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alder Grove Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
714 F St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Gr: K-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Cic Program High School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
2151 S St.
Eureka, CA 95501
Eureka, CA 95501
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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%
Humboldt Bay High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2100 J St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2549
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2549
Gr: 10-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Humboldt County Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
901 Mrytle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Humboldt County Court Schools (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
901 Myrtle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Gr: 7-12
Grant And B Sts.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2493
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2493
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 64%
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%
Pacific View Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
115 Henderson St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Gr: K-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
1611 Peninsula Dr.
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Gr: K-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
3400 Erie St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2567
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2567
Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Eureka, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Eureka, CA include Garfield Elementary School, Redwood Coast Montessori and Cutten Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Eureka?
20 public elementary schools are located in Eureka.
What is the racial composition of students in Eureka?
Eureka public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Eureka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Eureka include: Winship Middle School vs. Catherine L. Zane Middle School, Garfield Elementary School vs. Alice Birney Elementary School, Catherine L. Zane Middle School vs. Winship Middle School
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