For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 429 students in Tulelake, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Tulelake, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Tulelake, CA are Tulelake Basin Elementary School and Tulelake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tulelake, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Tulelake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tulelake, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tulelake Basin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
461 Second St.
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2294
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2294
Grades: K-6
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Tulelake High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 Main St.
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2292
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2292
Grades: 7-12
| 186 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tulelake Continuation High School
Alternative School
800 Main St.
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2280
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2280
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Tulelake, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
407 County Rd 160
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 664-2131
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 664-2131
Grades: K-2
| 124 students
Tulelake Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
800 Main St
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2280
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2280
Grades: 7-9
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tulelake, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Tulelake, CA include Tulelake Basin Elementary School and Tulelake High School.
How many public schools are located in Tulelake?
3 public schools are located in Tulelake.
What percentage of students in Tulelake go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Tulelake are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tulelake?
Tulelake public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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