For the 2026 school year, there are 62 public schools serving 12,675 students in Mendocino County, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 520 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Mendocino County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mendocino County, CA are Redwood Collegiate Academy, Mendocino High School and Round Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mendocino County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Mendocino County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mendocino County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redwood Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1059 North State St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-0500
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-0500
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Mendocino High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10700 Ford St.
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-5871
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-5871
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Round Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Howard And High Sts.
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6174
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6174
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Leggett Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 School Way
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
La Vida Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16201 North Highway 101
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 459-6344
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 459-6344
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Noyo High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 South Sanderson Way
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Shelter Cove
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 South Sanderson Way
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Gr: 4-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Tree Of Life Charter
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
Gr: K-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Willits Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 East Commercial St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-1400
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-1400
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Albion Elementary 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
Gr: K-3 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Three Rivers Charter
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
Gr: 1-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Frank Zeek Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1060 North Bush St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5100
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5100
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Mendocino K-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
44261 Little Lake Rd.
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-0515
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-0515
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1414.
River Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Leslie St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-1855
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-1855
Gr: K-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1515.
Potter Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
Fort Bragg High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Dana St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2880
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2880
Gr: 9-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1717.
Potter Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1818.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19550 South Highway 1
Manchester, CA 95459
(707) 882-2374
Manchester, CA 95459
(707) 882-2374
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1919.
Sherwood
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32600 Sherwood Rd.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2020.
Yokayo Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
790 South Dora St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5690
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5690
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2121.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2222.
Willits Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1431 South Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5506
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5506
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2323.
Anderson Valley Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18200 Mountain View Rd.
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3496
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3496
Gr: 7-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Calpella Elementary 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
Gr: K-4 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Grace Hudson Elementary 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
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2626.
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
Gr: K-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2727.
Ukiah High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5750
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,767 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2828.
Leggett Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Way
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Gr: K-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2929.
Eagle Peak Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8601 West Rd.
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 472-5250
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 472-5250
Gr: 5-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3030.
Dana Gray Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1197 East Chestnut St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2865
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2865
Gr: 3-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3131.
Fort Bragg Middle School
(Math: 14% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3232.
Laytonville High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 Branscomb Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6108
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6108
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Laytonville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Ramsey Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6123
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6123
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Willits High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
299 North Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7700
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3535.
Pomolita Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 North Spring St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5350
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5350
Gr: 6-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mendocino County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mendocino County, CA include Redwood Collegiate Academy, Mendocino High School and Round Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Mendocino County?
65 public schools are located in Mendocino County.
What percentage of students in Mendocino County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Mendocino County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mendocino County?
Mendocino County public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mendocino County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mendocino County include: Dana Gray Elementary School vs. Redwood Elementary School, Willits Elementary Charter vs. Brookside Elementary School, Fort Bragg High School vs. Willits High School
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