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Best 95482 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 6,024 students in 95482, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 411 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 95482, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95482, CA are Redwood Collegiate Academy, La Vida Charter and Tree Of Life Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95482 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95482, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95482, CA Public Schools (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.
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: #44.
Frank Zeek Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1060 North Bush St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5100
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Yokayo Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
790 South Dora St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5690
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Calpella Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Moore St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5630
Gr: K-4 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Grace Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
251 Jefferson Ln.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5460
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Ukiah High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,767 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
Nokomis Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
495 Washington St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5550
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Oak Manor Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Oak Manor Dr.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5180
Gr: K-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
South Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
445 South Dora St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5150
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Mendocino County Rop
Vocational School
2240 Old River Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-5123
Gr: 9-12
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 schools in 95482, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95482, CA include Redwood Collegiate Academy, La Vida Charter and Tree Of Life Charter.
How many public schools are located in 95482?
19 public schools are located in 95482.
What percentage of students in 95482 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 95482 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95482?
95482 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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