For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 36 students in Petrolia, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Petrolia, CA are Mattole Elementary School and Honeydew Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petrolia, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Petrolia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Petrolia, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mattole Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Honeydew Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Wilder Ridge Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3230
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3230
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3250
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3250
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Petrolia, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Petrolia, CA include Mattole Elementary School and Honeydew Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Petrolia?
3 public schools are located in Petrolia.
What is the racial composition of students in Petrolia?
Petrolia public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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