For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,496 students in Mckinleyville, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Mckinleyville, CA are Fieldbrook Elementary School, Mckinleyville High School and Morris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckinleyville, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Mckinleyville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mckinleyville, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fieldbrook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4070 Fieldbrook Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-3201
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-3201
Gr: K-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Mckinleyville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Murray Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-6400
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Morris Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2395 Mckinleyville Ave.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1529
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1529
Gr: 3-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Mckinleyville Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2285 Central Ave.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1508
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1508
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
3940 Dows Prairie Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1558
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1558
Gr: K-2 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Mckinleyville, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mckinleyville Elementary Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2275 Central Ave
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1549
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1549
Gr: 5-8
Norrn Humboldt Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1300 Murray Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 267-9403
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 267-9403
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mckinleyville, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mckinleyville, CA include Fieldbrook Elementary School, Mckinleyville High School and Morris Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mckinleyville?
5 public schools are located in Mckinleyville.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckinleyville?
Mckinleyville public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mckinleyville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mckinleyville include: Fieldbrook Elementary School vs. Dow's Prairie Elementary School, Dow's Prairie Elementary School vs. Morris Elementary School, Dow's Prairie Elementary School vs. Fieldbrook Elementary School
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