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Elementary Schools in Ukiah, California

Below Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 33.8/100

Ukiah, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 33.8/100 — 10.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Ukiah High at 52/100, where 13.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Ukiah schools average 11.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.3% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
33.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
35.3
16.6 – 51.9
Avg Exceeded %
11.0%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
27.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How Ukiah schools compare

Ukiah's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.8 — 10.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.6 to 51.9, a 35.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Ukiah High with a Scope Score of 52 and 13.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Ukiah averages 27.3%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

Schools in Ukiah ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Ukiah High
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
13.3%Solid
52/100
2Frank Zeek Elementary
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
27.4%Solid
51/100
3Yokayo Elementary
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
17.4%Developing
42/100
4Grace Hudson Elementary
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
10.6%Developing
31/100
5Nokomis Elementary
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
5.4%Needs Support
27/100
6Oak Manor Elementary
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
6.6%Needs Support
26/100
7Pomolita Middle
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
7.0%Needs Support
25/100
8South Valley High (Continuation)
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
17/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Ukiah

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Mary at the Angels Catholic School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 166 students
15:1Private
Ukiah Junior Academy
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-10 · 95 students
14:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Ukiah

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Ukiah good?
Ukiah's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.8/100, which is 10.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.0% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Ukiah?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Ukiah is Ukiah High with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 13.3% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Ukiah schools compare to the state average?
Ukiah elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.0 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 16.6 to 51.9, a 35.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Ukiah?
Ukiah has 8 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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