For the 2025 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 9,983 students in Lake County, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 343 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Lake County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lake County, CA are Natural High (Continuation School), Clover Valley High (Continuation School) and Education Donaldson Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Natural High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2548 Howard Ave.
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-3013
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-3013
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Clover Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
682 Clover Valley Rd.
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0840
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0840
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Education Donaldson Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 Konocti Rd.
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-8414
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-8414
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Lloyd Hance Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1510 Argonaut Rd.
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-4167
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-4167
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Loconoma Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20932 Big Canyon Rd.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4170
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4170
Gr: 11-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Kelseyville Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3980 Gard St.
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-2410
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-2410
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Lakeport Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2548 Howard Ave.
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-3013
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-3013
Gr: 6-10
Rank: #99.
Cobb Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15895 Highway 175
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-1450
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-1450
Gr: K-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Coyote Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18950 Coyote Valley Rd.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-3357
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-3357
Gr: K-6 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Lake County International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15850 Armstrong St.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-3063
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-3063
Gr: K-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Clear Lake High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Lange St.
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-3010
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-3010
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Carle (William C.) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9345 Winchester St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-1033
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-1033
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1414.
Middletown Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15846 Wardlaw St.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4160
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4160
Gr: 7-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Lakeport Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Lange St.
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-3005
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-3005
Gr: K-3 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Lucerne Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3351 Country Club Dr.
Lucerne, CA 95458
(707) 274-5578
Lucerne, CA 95458
(707) 274-5578
Gr: K-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Upper Lake Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
679 Second St.
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-2357
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-2357
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1818.
Kelseyville Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Konocti Rd.
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-4305
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-4305
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1919.
Upper Lake High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
675 Clover Valley Rd.
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-2338
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-2338
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2020.
Riviera Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10505 Fairway Dr.
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 277-6050
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 277-6050
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2121.
Upper Lake Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
725 Old Lucerne Rd.
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0223
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0223
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Kelseyville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5480 Main St.
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-4923
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-4923
Gr: 9-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Minnie Cannon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20931 Big Canyon Rd.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4130
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4130
Gr: K-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2424.
Middletown High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20932 Big Canyon Rd.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4140
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4140
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2525.
Lakeport Alternative (Home School)
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2548 Howard Ave.
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-3013
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-3013
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2626.
Kelseyville Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5065 Konocti Rd.
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-4232
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-4232
Gr: K-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2727.
Lower Lake Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9240 Lake St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-5787
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-5787
Gr: K-7 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2828.
Highlands Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9707 Winchester St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-1033
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-1033
Gr: 2-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2929.
Terrace Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 Lange St.
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-3007
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-3007
Gr: 4-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3030.
Mountain Vista Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5081 Konocti Rd.
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-4060
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3131.
Burns Valley
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3620 Pine St.
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-2272
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-2272
Gr: K-7 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3232.
Richard H. Lewis Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9707 Winchester
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 701-0264
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 701-0264
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3333.
East Lake
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13050 High Valley Rd.
Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423
(707) 998-3387
Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423
(707) 998-3387
Gr: K-7 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3434.
Lower Lake High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9430 A Lake St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-6471
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-6471
Gr: 8-12 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3535.
Pomo
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3350 Acacia St.
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-6744
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-6744
Gr: K-7 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clearlake Community High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
6945 Old Highway 53
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 995-9523
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 995-9523
Gr: 7-12
The Grove Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
635 First St
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0327
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0327
Gr: 6-8
13412 Bottle Rock Rd
Cobb, CA 95426
(707) 928-4831
Cobb, CA 95426
(707) 928-4831
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Intermountain Stem Academy Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
13412 Bottle Rock Rd.
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 928-4873
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 928-4873
Gr: 5-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Kelseyville Elementary Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3980 Gard St
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-8414
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-8414
Gr: K-6
Konocti Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
15850-b Dam Rd.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-6287
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-6287
Gr: 6-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Konocti Education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
15850-a Dam Rd. Extention
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-6447
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-6447
Gr: 4-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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
Gr: 6-8
Middletown Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20932 Big Canyon Rd.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4185
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4185
Gr: 7-12
Middletown Elementary Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20932 Big Canyon Rd.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4187
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4187
Gr: K-6
Renaissance Court (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1111 Whalen Way
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-4152
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-4152
Gr: K-12
10505 Fairway
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-8414
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-8414
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1777 West Avenue
Hidden Valley Lake, CA 95467
(707) 546-7050
Hidden Valley Lake, CA 95467
(707) 546-7050
Gr: 7-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Lake County, CA include Natural High (Continuation School), Clover Valley High (Continuation School) and Education Donaldson Education Center.
How many public schools are located in Lake County?
41 public schools are located in Lake County.
What percentage of students in Lake County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Lake County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lake County include: Upper Lake High School vs. Kelseyville High School, Minnie Cannon Elementary School vs. Cobb Mountain Elementary School, Lower Lake High School vs. Clear Lake High School
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