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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Mendocino County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public middle schools serving 4,557 students in Mendocino County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mendocino County, CA are Redwood Collegiate Academy, 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Mendocino County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Mendocino County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redwood Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1059 North State St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-0500
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
La Vida Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16201 North Highway 101
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 459-6344
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Shelter Cove
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 South Sanderson Way
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Gr: 4-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Tree Of Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
241 Ford Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-0913
Gr: K-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Three Rivers Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1211 Del Mar Dr. #301
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-1128
Gr: 1-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Mendocino K-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
44261 Little Lake Rd.
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-0515
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
River Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
555 Leslie St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-1855
Gr: K-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19550 South Highway 1
Manchester, CA 95459
(707) 882-2374
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Sherwood
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
32600 Sherwood Rd.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Willits Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1431 South Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5506
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Anderson Valley Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18200 Mountain View Rd.
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3496
Gr: 7-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Arena Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 School St.
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-2131
Gr: K-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Leggett Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 School Way
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Gr: K-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1414.
Eagle Peak Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 West Rd.
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 472-5250
Gr: 5-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Fort Bragg Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Harold St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2870
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
Laytonville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Ramsey Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6123
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1717.
Pomolita Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
740 North Spring St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5350
Gr: 6-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
Sequoia Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1031 North State St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-7080
Gr: 4-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1919.
Orr Creek
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-2515
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Pacific Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Lake St.
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-4131
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Potter Valley Junior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Gr: 7-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2222.
Ukiah Independent Study Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5096
Gr: K-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2323.
Mendocino County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
518 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 901-9055
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2424.
Baechtel Grove Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Magnolia St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2525.
Round Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Foothill And Airport Sts.
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6175
Gr: K-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Fin And Claw Academy
Alternative School
67680 Dr. Thru Tree Rd.
Leggett, CA 95585
(707) 925-6285
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
West Hills Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
585 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 901-9055
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mendocino County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mendocino County, CA include Redwood Collegiate Academy, La Vida Charter and Shelter Cove.
How many public middle schools are located in Mendocino County?
28 public middle schools are located in Mendocino County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mendocino County?
Mendocino County public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mendocino County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mendocino County include: Tree Of Life Charter vs. Redwood Collegiate Academy, Redwood Collegiate Academy vs. Tree Of Life Charter

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