Students
5,472
enrolled at the 15 public schools with a Ukiah address.
Ukiah · Mendocino County
Schools in Ukiah
Ukiah’s 7 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 65 to 78.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in Ukiah score highest?
Frank Zeek Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 78. That is higher than 64 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Frank Zeek Elementary
Ukiah Unified · 95482 · Grades K–5
252649% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 64th percentile
Rank 2
Yokayo Elementary
Ukiah Unified · 95482 · Grades K–5
152164% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 41st percentile
Rank 3
River Oak CharterCharter
Ukiah Unified · 95482 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
1674% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 41st percentile
Rank 4
Nokomis Elementary
Ukiah Unified · 95482 · Grades K–5
1678% below the standard
Scope Score 71Developing · 26th percentile
Rank 5
Grace Hudson Elementary
Ukiah Unified · 95482 · Grades K–5
1774% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 12th percentile
Rank 6
Tree of Life CharterCharter
Ukiah Unified · 95482 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
1285% below the standard
Scope Score 66Needs Support · 2nd percentile
Rank 7
Oak Manor Elementary
Ukiah Unified · 95482 · Grades K–6
1283% below the standard
Scope Score 65Needs Support · 1st percentile
16in 100
The average Ukiah elementary school had 16 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 Ukiah score highest?
River Oak Charter is highest, with a Scope Score of 77. That is higher than 62 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
River Oak CharterCharter
Ukiah Unified · 95482 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
183151% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 62nd percentile
Rank 2
Ukiah Independent Study Academy
Ukiah Unified · 95482 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
88% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 22nd percentile
Rank 3
Pomolita Middle
Ukiah Unified · 95482 · Grades 6–8
1874% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 12th percentile
Rank 4
Sequoia Career AcademyCharter
Ukiah Unified · 95482 · Grades 4–12 · Check how it admits students.
85% below the standard
Scope Score 68Needs Support · 7th percentile
24in 100
The average Ukiah middle school had 24 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 Ukiah score highest?
Ukiah High is highest, with a Scope Score of 71. That is higher than 31 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Ukiah High
Ukiah Unified · 95482 · Grades 9–12
132067% below the standard
Scope Score 71Developing · 31st percentile
Rank 2
Ukiah Independent Study Academy
Ukiah Unified · 95482 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
1585% below the standard
Scope Score 64Needs Support · 5th percentile
4 high schools not ranked statewide
Continuation schools and court and community schools enroll students differently from a regular school, so each is compared only with its own kind or not ranked. The others have no statewide percentile this year.
- South Valley High (Continuation)Continuation high school
- Mendocino County CommunityCounty community school
- Redwood Collegiate Academy
- West Hills 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?
Two districts run the public schools with a Ukiah address. The home address decides which district serves a child. Charter schools are not counted here.
District
Ukiah Unified
9schools here
Elementary, Middle, High. Ukiah High, Frank Zeek, Ukiah Independent Study Academy, Yokayo, Nokomis, Pomolita, Grace Hudson, South Valley High (Continuation) and 1 more.
Open the district →District
Mendocino County Office of Education
2schools here
High. Mendocino County Community, West Hills Juvenile Hall Court.
Does living in Ukiah 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?
3 private schools have a Ukiah address. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- St. Mary at the Angels Catholic School95482 · 166 students
- Instilling Goodness Developing Virtue School95482 · 103 students
- Ukiah Junior Academy95482 · 95 students
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4 charter schools have a Ukiah 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?
5,472 students go to the 15 public schools with a Ukiah address. 79 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
38–97%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
16in 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 Ukiah?
Are the public schools in Ukiah good?
Ukiah’s 7 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 65 to 78. Of those, 1 is Solid, 3 are Developing and 3 are Needs Support. Ukiah’s 4 public middle schools have Scope Scores from 68 to 77. Of those, 1 is Solid and 3 are Needs Support. Ukiah’s 2 public high schools have Scope Scores from 64 to 71. Of those, 1 is Developing and 1 is Needs Support. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in Ukiah rank highest?
Frank Zeek Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 78. It is Solid, at the 64th percentile. River Oak Charter is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 77. It is Solid, at the 62nd percentile. Ukiah High is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 71. It is Developing, at the 31st 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 Ukiah compare with California?
The average Ukiah elementary school had 16 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 Ukiah middle school had 24 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 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 Ukiah 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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