For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 430 students in Point Arena, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Point Arena, CA are Point Arena High School, Arena Elementary School and Pacific Community Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Point Arena, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Point Arena have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Point Arena, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Point Arena High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
270 Lake St.
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-2134
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-2134
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-8
| 221 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Coast Continuation
Alternative School
185 Lake St.
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-2307
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-2307
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Point Arena, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Point Arena, CA include Point Arena High School, Arena Elementary School and Pacific Community Charter.
How many public schools are located in Point Arena?
4 public schools are located in Point Arena.
What is the racial composition of students in Point Arena?
Point Arena public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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