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Elementary Schools in Ukiah, California: 7 schools. Average score 6.5 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

Below Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 36.7/100

Ukiah, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 36.7/100 — 6.5 points below the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is Frank Zeek Elementary at 51/100, where 27.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Ukiah schools average 14.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.8% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
36.7
State avg: 43.2
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.9
18.7 – 50.6
Avg Exceeded %
14.9%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.8%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary7Developing
36.7/100
14.9%-6.5
High4Developing
38.3/100
10.6%-5.4
Middle2Needs Support
20.9/100
5.4%-19.5

How Ukiah schools compare

Ukiah has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 36.7/100 — 6.5 points below the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Frank Zeek Elementary with a Scope Score of 51 and 27.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Ukiah averages 19.8% — near the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

For the data nerds

Every school in Ukiah

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Redwood Collegiate Academy
Ukiah Unified Strong All-Around
29.2%Solid
58/100
2Frank Zeek Elementary
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
27.4%Solid
51/100
3Ukiah High
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
13.3%Developing
46/100
4Tree of Life Charter
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
23.1%Developing
45/100
5Yokayo Elementary
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
17.4%Developing
40/100
6River Oak Charter
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
13.7%Developing
39/100
7Ukiah Independent Study Academy
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Developing
32/100
8Grace Hudson Elementary
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
10.6%Developing
31/100
9Nokomis Elementary
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
5.4%Needs Support
26/100
10Oak Manor Elementary
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
6.6%Needs Support
26/100
11Pomolita Middle
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
7.0%Needs Support
23/100
12Sequoia Career Academy
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
3.9%Needs Support
19/100
13South Valley High (Continuation)
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
17/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 13 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Ukiah good?
Ukiah's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.7/100, which is 6.5 points below the state average. 14.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). 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 Frank Zeek Elementary with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 27.4% 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 36.7/100 — 6.5 points below the state average of 43.2. The exceeded rate averages 14.9% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.8% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Ukiah?
Ukiah has 7 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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