Best Mendocino County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 65 public schools serving 12,675 students in Mendocino County, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 681 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Mendocino County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Mendocino County, CA are Redwood Collegiate Academy, Mendocino High School and Round Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mendocino County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Mendocino County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mendocino County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redwood Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1059 North State St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-0500
Gr: 7-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Mendocino High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10700 Ford St.
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-5871
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Round Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Howard And High Sts.
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6174
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Leggett Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 School Way
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
La Vida Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16201 North Highway 101
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 459-6344
Gr: K-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Rancheria Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18200 Mountain View Rd.
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3496
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Noyo High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 South Sanderson Way
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Shelter Cove
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 South Sanderson Way
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Gr: 4-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Tree Of Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
241 Ford Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-0913
Gr: K-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Willits Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
405 East Commercial St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-1400
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Albion Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30400 Albion Ridge Rd.
Albion, CA 95410
(707) 937-2968
Gr: K-3 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
Three Rivers Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1211 Del Mar Dr. #301
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-1128
Gr: 1-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Frank Zeek Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1060 North Bush St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5100
Gr: K-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
Mendocino K-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
44261 Little Lake Rd.
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-0515
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1515.
River Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
555 Leslie St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-1855
Gr: K-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1616.
Potter Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1717.
Fort Bragg High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Dana St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2880
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1818.
Potter Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1115
Gr: K-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1919.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19550 South Highway 1
Manchester, CA 95459
(707) 882-2374
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2020.
Sherwood
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
32600 Sherwood Rd.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Gr: K-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2121.
Yokayo Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
790 South Dora St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5690
Gr: K-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2222.
Point Arena High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
270 Lake St.
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-2134
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2323.
Willits Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1431 South Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5506
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2424.
Anderson Valley Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18200 Mountain View Rd.
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3496
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Calpella Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Moore St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5630
Gr: K-4 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Grace Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
251 Jefferson Ln.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5460
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2727.
Arena Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 School St.
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-2131
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2828.
Ukiah High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,745 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2929.
Leggett Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 School Way
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3030.
Eagle Peak Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 West Rd.
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 472-5250
Gr: 5-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3131.
Dana Gray Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1197 East Chestnut St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2865
Gr: 3-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3232.
Fort Bragg Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Harold St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2870
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3333.
Laytonville High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Branscomb Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6108
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Laytonville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Ramsey Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6123
Gr: K-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Willits High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
299 North Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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Mendocino County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 457
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3774
Gr: K-12
P.o. Box 1487
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-2166
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
14320 Branscomb Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-8568
Gr: K-4
Po Box 219
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-2101
Gr: 8-9 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
250 South Sanderson Way
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
5150 S. Highway 1
Elk, CA 95432
(707) 877-3361
Gr: K-3
1 Ralph Bettcher Dr
Hopland, CA 95449
(707) 744-1333
Gr: K-6
Po Box 1461
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-6344
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 27%
200 Branscomb Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6414
Gr: 6-12
1275 Blosser Ln
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Gr: K-8
44301 Little Lake Rd.
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-0564
Gr: 6-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
New Horizons (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
120 N. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
618 S. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Gr: 7-12
2 School Way
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Gr: 9-12
700 School Way Rd
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 485-8741
Gr: 3-5
Howard And High Sts.
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6174
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Howard And High St South
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6302
Gr: K-6
120 N. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 39%
1 Ralph Bettcher Dr.
Hopland, CA 95449
(707) 234-9626
3510 Spy Rock
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6172
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
2240 Old River Rd
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-5155
Gr: 7-9
24900 Abalone St
Westport, CA 95488
(707) 961-6336
Gr: 1-5
1150 Magnolia St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Gr: 6-8
370 E. Commercial St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7754
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
3801 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-8899
Gr: K-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
P.o. Box 172
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 485-7101
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mendocino County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Mendocino County, CA include Redwood Collegiate Academy, Mendocino High School and Round Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Mendocino County?
65 public schools are located in Mendocino County.
What percentage of students in Mendocino County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Mendocino County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mendocino County?
Mendocino County public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mendocino County are often viewed compared to one another?

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