For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 609 students in Upper Lake, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Upper Lake, CA are Upper Lake Elementary School and Upper Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upper Lake, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Upper Lake have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Upper Lake, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upper Lake Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
679 Second St.
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-2357
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-2357
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Upper Lake Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
725 Old Lucerne Rd.
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0223
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0223
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Upper Lake, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Grove Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
635 First St
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0327
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0327
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Upper Lake, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Upper Lake, CA include Upper Lake Elementary School and Upper Lake Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Upper Lake?
2 public elementary schools are located in Upper Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Upper Lake?
Upper Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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