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).
Best Public Schools in Lower Lake, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
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 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
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 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Richard H. Lewis Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15880 Dam Rd. Ext
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 701-0264
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 701-0264
Gr: K-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
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: 9-12 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Heron
Alternative School
15850-a Dam Road Ext.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-1033
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-1033
Gr: 6-11 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lower Lake, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lower Lake, CA include Carle (William C.) High (continuation School), Lower Lake Elementary School and Highlands Academy.
How many public schools are located in Lower Lake?
7 public schools are located in Lower Lake.
What percentage of students in Lower Lake go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Lower Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lower Lake?
Lower Lake public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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