For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,085 students in Woodlake, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Woodlake, CA are Woodlake High School, Castle Rock Elementary School and Bravo Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodlake, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Woodlake have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Woodlake, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodlake High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 West Whitney Ave.
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-3307
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-3307
Gr: 9-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Castle Rock Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
360 North Castle Rock St.
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8001
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8001
Gr: 3-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Bravo Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 W. Sequoia
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8716
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8716
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Woodlake Valley Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
497 North Palm St.
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8061
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8061
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
700 North Cypress St.
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8021
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8021
Gr: K-2 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Woodlake Community Day
Alternative School
36220 Millwood Dr.
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8716
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-8716
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Woodlake, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Woodlake, CA include Woodlake High School, Castle Rock Elementary School and Bravo Lake High School.
How many public schools are located in Woodlake?
6 public schools are located in Woodlake.
What is the racial composition of students in Woodlake?
Woodlake public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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