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Schools in 95482 — Ukiah, California

95482 has 8 ranked schools averaging 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.

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%
Chronic Absenteeism
27.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 95482 schools perform

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

Chronic absenteeism across 95482 averages 27.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 95482 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95482
95482Ukiah8Developing
33.8/100
95485Upper Lake3Needs Support
24.3/100
-9.5
95476Sonoma7Developing
32.8/100
-1.0
95490Willits4Needs Support
22.0/100
-11.8
95472Sebastopol8Solid
52.7/100
+18.9
95492Windsor5Developing
37.0/100
+3.2

School archetypes in 95482

3 On the Rise5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 95482 are classified as On the Rise (3) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 95482

#SchoolExceededScore
1Ukiah High
Ukiah Unified Building Momentum
13.3%Solid
52/100
2Frank Zeek Elementary
Ukiah Unified On the Rise
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 On the Rise
5.4%Needs Support
27/100
6Oak Manor Elementary
Ukiah Unified On the Rise
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

Schools in 95482 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95482

  • 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.