For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,773 students in 95501, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 437 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 95501, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95501, CA are Humboldt County Office Of Education Juvenile Hall Court, Eureka Senior High School and Catherine L. Zane Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95501 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95501, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95501, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Humboldt County Office Of Education Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2006 Harrison Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7094
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7094
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Eureka Senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1915 J St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2508
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2508
Gr: 9-12 | 1,162 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Catherine L. Zane Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2155 S St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2470
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Alder Grove Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
714 F St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Gr: K-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Park St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2482
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2482
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Eel River Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2292 Newburg Rd.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 725-0209
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 725-0209
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Eureka Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Sixth St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7108
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7108
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Zoe Barnum High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 West Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467
Gr: 10-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Pacific View Charter 2.0
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Henderson St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Arcata Educational Resource Center
Alternative School
1222 Hallen Dr.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Humboldt County Rop
Vocational School
901 Myrtle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7018
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7018
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95501, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95501, CA include Humboldt County Office Of Education Juvenile Hall Court, Eureka Senior High School and Catherine L. Zane Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 95501?
11 public schools are located in 95501.
What percentage of students in 95501 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 95501 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95501?
95501 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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