For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 281 students in 95436, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 23 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 95436, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95436, CA are Laguna High School and Forestville Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95436 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95436, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95436, CA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laguna High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7050 Covey Rd.
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6484
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6484
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Forestville Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6321 Highway 116
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 887-2279
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 887-2279
Gr: 2-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Of Innovative Arts
Alternative School
7050 Covey Road
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6484
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6484
Rank: n/an/a
6321 Highway 116
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 887-2279
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 887-2279
Gr: K-1 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
95436, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7050 Covey Rd.
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
7050 Covey Rd.
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Nuevo Leon High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
7050 Covey Rd
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6550
Gr: 9-12
Russian River Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
10940 River Rd
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 887-8790
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 887-8790
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95436, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95436, CA include Laguna High School and Forestville Academy.
How many public schools are located in 95436?
4 public schools are located in 95436.
What percentage of students in 95436 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 95436 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95436?
95436 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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