For the 2025 school year, there are 41 public elementary schools serving 8,750 students in Mendocino County, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mendocino County, CA are La Vida Charter, Shelter Cove and Tree Of Life Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mendocino County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mendocino County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mendocino County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Vida Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16201 North Highway 101
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 459-6344
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 459-6344
Gr: K-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Shelter Cove
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 South Sanderson Way
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Gr: 4-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Tree Of Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
241 Ford Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-0913
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-0913
Gr: K-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Willits Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 East Commercial St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-1400
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-1400
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Albion Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30400 Albion Ridge Rd.
Albion, CA 95410
(707) 937-2968
Albion, CA 95410
(707) 937-2968
Gr: K-3 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Three Rivers Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1211 Del Mar Dr. #301
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-1128
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-1128
Gr: 1-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Frank Zeek Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1060 North Bush St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5100
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5100
Gr: K-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Mendocino K-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
44261 Little Lake Rd.
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-0515
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-0515
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
River Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Leslie St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-1855
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-1855
Gr: K-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Potter Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1115
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1115
Gr: K-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19550 South Highway 1
Manchester, CA 95459
(707) 882-2374
Manchester, CA 95459
(707) 882-2374
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1212.
Sherwood
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32600 Sherwood Rd.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Gr: K-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
Yokayo Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
790 South Dora St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5690
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5690
Gr: K-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
Willits Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1431 South Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5506
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5506
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Calpella Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
151 Moore St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5630
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5630
Gr: K-4 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Grace Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
251 Jefferson Ln.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5460
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5460
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1717.
Arena Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 School St.
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-2131
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-2131
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1818.
Leggett Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Way
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1919.
Eagle Peak Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8601 West Rd.
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 472-5250
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 472-5250
Gr: 5-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2020.
Dana Gray Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1197 East Chestnut St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2865
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2865
Gr: 3-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2121.
Fort Bragg Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Harold St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2870
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2870
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2222.
Laytonville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Ramsey Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6123
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6123
Gr: K-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2323.
Pomolita Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 North Spring St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5350
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5350
Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2424.
Sequoia Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1031 North State St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-7080
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-7080
Gr: 4-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2525.
Blosser Lane Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Blosser Ln.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Gr: 3-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2626.
Orr Creek
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-2517
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-2517
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2727.
Pacific Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Lake St.
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-4131
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-4131
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2828.
Ukiah Independent Study Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5096
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5096
Gr: K-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2929.
Nokomis Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
495 Washington St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5550
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5550
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3030.
Oak Manor Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Oak Manor Dr.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5180
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5180
Gr: K-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3131.
Shanel Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ralph Bettcher Dr.
Hopland, CA 95449
(707) 234-9626
Hopland, CA 95449
(707) 234-9626
Gr: K-6 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3232.
Anderson Valley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12300 Anderson Valley Way
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3010
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3010
Gr: K-6 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3333.
Eel River Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
76350 Main St.
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6946
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6946
Gr: K-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3434.
Baechtel Grove Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Magnolia St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3535.
Round Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Foothill And Airport Sts.
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6175
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6175
Gr: K-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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Mendocino County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Anderson Valley Charter Network (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 457
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3774
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3774
Gr: K-12
Black Oak Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
P.o. Box 1487
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-2166
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
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-8568
Gr: K-4
Centerville High Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Po Box 219
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-2101
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-2101
Gr: 8-9 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
La Vida Independent Study Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 1461
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-6344
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-6344
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Laytonville Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
200 Branscomb Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6414
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6414
Gr: 6-12
Little Lake Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1275 Blosser Ln
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Gr: K-8
44301 Little Lake Rd.
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-0564
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
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
New Horizons (Alter) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
618 S. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Potter Valley Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Gr: 7-12
Redwood High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2 School Way
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Gr: 9-12
700 School Way Rd
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 485-8741
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 485-8741
Gr: 3-5
Round Valley Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Howard And High Sts.
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6174
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6174
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Round Valley Elementary Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Howard And High St South
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6302
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6302
Gr: K-6
Sanhedrin High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
120 N. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 39%
3510 Spy Rock
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6172
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6172
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Talmage Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2240 Old River Rd
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-5155
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-5155
Gr: 7-9
24900 Abalone St
Westport, CA 95488
(707) 961-6336
Westport, CA 95488
(707) 961-6336
Gr: 1-5
Willits Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1150 Magnolia St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Gr: 6-8
Willits Secondary Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
370 E. Commercial St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7754
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7754
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Woodlands Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
3801 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-8899
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-8899
Gr: K-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Yokayo Valley Charter High School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
P.o. Box 172
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 485-7101
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 elementary schools in Mendocino County, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mendocino County, CA include La Vida Charter, Shelter Cove and Tree Of Life Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mendocino County?
41 public elementary schools are located in Mendocino County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mendocino County?
Mendocino County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mendocino County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mendocino County include: Dana Gray Elementary School vs. Redwood Elementary School, Willits Elementary Charter vs. Brookside Elementary School, Brookside Elementary School vs. Willits Elementary Charter
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