Students
5,525
enrolled at the 20 public schools with a Eureka address.
Eureka · Humboldt County
Schools in Eureka
Eureka’s 10 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 67 to 90.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in Eureka score highest?
Garfield Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 90. That is higher than 94 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Garfield Elementary
Garfield Elementary · 95503 · Grades K–6
522226% below the standard
Scope Score 90Strong · 94th percentile
Rank 2
Northern United - Humboldt CharterCharter
Humboldt County Office of Education · 95503 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
282844% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 66th percentile
Rank 3
Freshwater Elementary
Freshwater Elementary · 95503 · Grades K–6
183448% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 64th percentile
Rank 4
Washington Elementary
Eureka City Schools · 95503 · Grades K–5
162262% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 56th percentile
Rank 5
Cutten Elementary
Cutten Elementary · 95503 · Grades 3–6
162955% below the standard
Scope Score 75Solid · 51st percentile
Rank 6
Grant Elementary
Eureka City Schools · 95503 · Grades K–5
162064% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 41st percentile
Rank 7
Alder Grove Charter School 2Charter
South Bay Union Elementary · 95501 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
1873% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 30th percentile
Rank 8
Lafayette Elementary
Eureka City Schools · 95501 · Grades K–5
1578% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 22nd percentile
Rank 9
Alice Birney Elementary
Eureka City Schools · 95503 · Grades K–5
1379% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 11th percentile
Rank 10
Pacific View Charter 2.0Charter
Eureka City Schools · 95501 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
88% below the standard
Scope Score 67Needs Support · 7th percentile
14in 100
The average Eureka elementary school had 14 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Middle schools
Which middle schools in Eureka score highest?
Freshwater Charter Middle is highest, with a Scope Score of 81. That is higher than 78 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Freshwater Charter MiddleCharter
Freshwater Elementary · 95503 · Grades 7–8 · Check how it admits students.
233641% below the standard
Scope Score 81Strong · 78th percentile
Rank 2
Northern United - Humboldt CharterCharter
Humboldt County Office of Education · 95503 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
162955% below the standard
Scope Score 75Solid · 51st percentile
Rank 3
Winship Middle
Eureka City Schools · 95503 · Grades 6–8
2270% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 42nd percentile
Rank 4
Alder Grove Charter School 2Charter
South Bay Union Elementary · 95501 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
2371% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 35th percentile
Rank 5
Catherine L. Zane Middle
Eureka City Schools · 95501 · Grades 6–8
2170% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 33rd percentile
Rank 6
South Bay CharterCharter
South Bay Union Elementary · 95503 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
2268% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 18th percentile
Rank 7
Pacific View Charter 2.0Charter
Eureka City Schools · 95501 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
1978% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 16th percentile
19in 100
The average Eureka middle school had 19 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
Which high schools in Eureka score highest?
Academy of the Redwoods is highest, with a Scope Score of 86. That is higher than 88 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Academy of the Redwoods
Fortuna Union High · 95501 · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.
413524% below the standard
Scope Score 86Strong · 88th percentile
Rank 2
Eureka Senior High
Eureka City Schools · 95501 · Grades 9–12
152164% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 59th percentile
Rank 3
Alder Grove Charter School 2Charter
South Bay Union Elementary · 95501 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
2764% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 36th percentile
Rank 4
Northern United - Humboldt CharterCharter
Humboldt County Office of Education · 95503 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
2071% below the standard
Scope Score 71Developing · 28th percentile
13in 100
The average Eureka high school had 13 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California high school we score had 22 in 100.
4 high schools not ranked statewide
Continuation schools, court and community schools and special education centers enroll students differently from a regular school, so each is compared only with its own kind or not ranked.
- Zoe Barnum HighContinuation high school
- Eureka CommunityCounty community school
- Glen PaulSpecial education center
- Humboldt County Office of Education Juvenile Hall CourtJuvenile court school
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
Six districts run the public schools with a Eureka address. The home address decides which district serves a child. Charter schools are not counted here.
District
Eureka City Schools
8schools here
Elementary, Middle, High. Eureka Senior High, Washington, Winship, Grant, Catherine L. Zane, Zoe Barnum, Lafayette, Alice Birney.
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Humboldt County Office of Education
3schools here
High. Eureka Community, Glen Paul, Humboldt County Office of Education Juvenile Hall Court.
District
Cutten Elementary
1school here
Elementary. Cutten Elementary.
District
Fortuna Union High
1school here
High. Academy of the Redwoods.
Also here: Freshwater Elementary (1), Garfield Elementary (1).
Does living in Eureka decide which school my child attends?
No. A city can hold schools from more than one district, and attendance boundaries decide which school serves an address. Confirm the school for your address with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
4 private schools have a Eureka address. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- St. Bernard's Academy95501 · 232 students
- Redwood Christian School95501 · 94 students
- Gospel Outreach School95503 · 23 students
- Mistwood Montessori School95501 · 12 students
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5 charter schools have a Eureka address. They are in the lists above, marked Charter. Private school names and enrollment are from the California Department of Education’s private school filings and the federal Private School Survey.
Students
Who goes to school here?
5,525 students go to the 20 public schools with a Eureka address. 62 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
27–78%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
14in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in Eureka?
Are the public schools in Eureka good?
Eureka’s 10 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 67 to 90. Of those, 1 is Strong, 4 are Solid, 2 are Developing and 3 are Needs Support. Eureka’s 7 public middle schools have Scope Scores from 69 to 81. Of those, 1 is Strong, 1 is Solid, 3 are Developing and 2 are Needs Support. Eureka’s 4 public high schools have Scope Scores from 71 to 86. Of those, 1 is Strong, 1 is Solid and 2 are Developing. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in Eureka rank highest?
Garfield Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 90. It is Strong, at the 94th percentile. Freshwater Charter Middle is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 81. It is Strong, at the 78th percentile. Academy of the Redwoods is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 86. It is Strong, at the 88th percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in Eureka compare with California?
The average Eureka elementary school had 14 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once. The average Eureka middle school had 19 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100. The average Eureka high school had 13 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California high school we score had 22 in 100.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the public schools with a Eureka address. They can belong to more than one school district.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
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