For the 2024-25 school year, there are 41 public elementary schools serving 8,854 students in Mendocino County, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mendocino County, CA are Tree Of Life Charter, La Vida Charter and Shelter Cove. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mendocino County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mendocino County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mendocino County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tree Of Life Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
241 Ford Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-0913
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-0913
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
La Vida Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16201 N. Highway 101
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 459-6344
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 459-6344
Grades: K-12
| 79 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Shelter Cove
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 S. Sanderson Way
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Grades: 4-8
| 9 students
Rank: #44.
Willits Elementary Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 E. Commercial St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-1400
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-1400
Grades: K-5
| 145 students
Rank: #55.
Albion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30400 Albion Ridge Rd.
Albion, CA 95410
(707) 937-2968
Albion, CA 95410
(707) 937-2968
Grades: K-3
| 9 students
Rank: #66.
Three Rivers Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1211 Del Mar Dr. #301
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-1128
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-1128
Grades: 1-8
| 82 students
Rank: #77.
Mendocino K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44261 Little Lake Rd.
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-0515
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-0515
Grades: K-8
| 250 students
Rank: #88.
Manchester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19550 S. Highway 1
Manchester, CA 95459
(707) 882-2374
Manchester, CA 95459
(707) 882-2374
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Rank: #99.
Frank Zeek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1060 N. Bush St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5100
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5100
Grades: K-6
| 452 students
Rank: #1010.
River Oak Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Leslie St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-1855
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-1855
Grades: K-8
| 236 students
Rank: #1111.
Willits Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1431 S. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5506
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5506
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Potter Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1115
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1115
Grades: K-6
| 145 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Yokayo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
790 S. Dora St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5690
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5690
Grades: K-6
| 454 students
Rank: #1414.
Sherwood
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32600 Sherwood Rd.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Grades: K-8
| 68 students
Rank: #1515.
Pacific Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Lake St.
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-4131
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-4131
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
Rank: #1616.
Laytonville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Ramsey Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6123
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6123
Grades: K-8
| 226 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Calpella Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
151 Moore St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5630
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5630
Grades: K-4
| 476 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Grace Hudson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
251 Jefferson Ln.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5460
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5460
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1919.
Arena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Sch St.
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-2131
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-2131
Grades: K-8
| 225 students
Rank: #2020.
Eagle Peak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8601 W. Rd.
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 472-5250
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 472-5250
Grades: 5-8
| 539 students
Rank: #2121.
Dana Gray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1197 E. Chestnut St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2865
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2865
Grades: 3-5
| 365 students
Rank: #2222.
Fort Bragg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Harold St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2870
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2870
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: #2323.
Sequoia Career Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1031 N. State St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-7080
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-7080
Grades: 4-12
| 138 students
Rank: #2424.
Leggett Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Sch Way
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Grades: K-8
| 58 students
Rank: #2525.
Blosser Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Blosser Ln.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Grades: 3-5
| 351 students
Rank: #2626.
Pomolita Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 N. Spring St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5350
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5350
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Eel River Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
76350 Main St.
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6946
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6946
Grades: K-6
| 53 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Orr Creek
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-2517
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-2517
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Rank: #2929.
Shanel Valley Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ralph Bettcher Dr.
Hopland, CA 95449
(707) 234-9626
Hopland, CA 95449
(707) 234-9626
Grades: K-6
| 129 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Anderson Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12300 Anderson Valley Way
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3010
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3010
Grades: K-6
| 196 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Round Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Foothill And Airport Sts.
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6175
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6175
Grades: K-8
| 304 students
Rank: #3232.
Nokomis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
495 Washington St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5550
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5550
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #3333.
Oak Manor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Oak Manor Dr.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5180
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5180
Grades: K-6
| 402 students
Rank: #3434.
Ukiah Independent Study Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5096
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5096
Grades: K-12
| 140 students
Rank: #3535.
Baechtel Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Magnolia St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
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Mendocino County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 457
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3774
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3774
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
14320 Branscomb Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-8568
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-8568
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Centerville High Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Po Box 219
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-2101
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-2101
Grades: 8-9
| 4 students
250 South Sanderson Way
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5150 S. Highway 1
Elk, CA 95432
(707) 877-3361
Elk, CA 95432
(707) 877-3361
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
1 Ralph Bettcher Dr
Hopland, CA 95449
(707) 744-1333
Hopland, CA 95449
(707) 744-1333
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Po Box 1461
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-6344
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-6344
Grades: K-12
| 61 students
Laytonville Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
200 Branscomb Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6414
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6414
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Little Lake Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1275 Blosser Ln
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
44301 Little Lake Rd.
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-0564
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-0564
Grades: 6-8
| 103 students
New Horizons (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
120 N. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
New Horizons (Alter) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
618 S. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Grades: K-12
| 61 students
Potter Valley Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rancheria Continuation (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
18200 Mountain View Rd.
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3496
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3496
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Redwood High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2 School Way
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
700 School Way Rd
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 485-8741
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 485-8741
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
Round Valley Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Howard And High Sts.
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6174
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6174
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Round Valley Elementary Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Howard And High St South
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6302
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6302
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Sanhedrin High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
120 N. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Shanel Valley Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1 Ralph Bettcher Dr.
Hopland, CA 95449
(707) 234-9626
Hopland, CA 95449
(707) 234-9626
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3510 Spy Rock
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6172
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6172
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
Talmage Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2240 Old River Rd
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-5155
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-5155
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
24900 Abalone St
Westport, CA 95488
(707) 961-6336
Westport, CA 95488
(707) 961-6336
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
Willits Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1150 Magnolia St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Willits Secondary Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
370 E. Commercial St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7754
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7754
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Woodlands Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
3801 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-8899
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-8899
Grades: K-8
| 87 students
Yokayo Valley Charter High School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
P.o. Box 172
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 485-7101
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 485-7101
Grades: 8-12
| 24 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mendocino County, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mendocino County, CA include Tree Of Life Charter, La Vida Charter and Shelter Cove.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mendocino County?
41 public elementary schools are located in Mendocino County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mendocino County?
Mendocino County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mendocino County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mendocino County include: Dana Gray Elementary School vs. Redwood Elementary School, Willits Elementary Charter vs. Brookside Elementary School, Redwood Elementary School vs. Dana Gray Elementary School
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