Best Lower Lake Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,930 students in Lower Lake, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Lower Lake, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in Lower Lake, CA are Carle (William C.) High (continuation School), Lower Lake Elementary School and Highlands Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lower Lake, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lower Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).