Students
2,689
enrolled at the 11 public schools with an address in ZIP code 95503.
Eureka · Humboldt County
Schools in ZIP code 95503
The 7 public elementary schools in ZIP code 95503 have Scope Scores from 69 to 90.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 95503 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
Alice Birney Elementary
Eureka City Schools · 95503 · Grades K–5
1379% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 11th percentile
14in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 95503 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 ZIP code 95503 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
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
20in 100
The average middle school in ZIP code 95503 had 20 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
Where does the high school we score in ZIP code 95503 stand?
Northern United - Humboldt Charter has a Scope Score of 71. That is higher than 28 in 100 California high schools we score. It is the only public high school we score in ZIP code 95503.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
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
1 high school not ranked statewide
Students are placed here by an IEP team, not by address and not by lottery, so we don’t rank it.
- Glen PaulSpecial education center
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?
Five districts run the public schools with an address in ZIP code 95503. The home address decides which district serves a child. Charter schools are not counted here.
District
Eureka City Schools
4schools here
Elementary, Middle. Washington, Winship, Grant, Alice Birney.
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Cutten Elementary
1school here
Elementary. Cutten Elementary.
District
Freshwater Elementary
1school here
Elementary. Freshwater Elementary.
District
Garfield Elementary
1school here
Elementary. Garfield Elementary.
Also here: Humboldt County Office of Education (1).
Does living in ZIP code 95503 decide which school my child attends?
No. ZIP codes are for mail; attendance boundaries decide the school for an address. Confirm the school for your address, grade and program with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
1 private school has an address in ZIP code 95503. It doesn’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score it.
- Gospel Outreach School95503 · 23 students
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3 charter schools have an address in ZIP code 95503. 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?
2,689 students go to the 11 public schools with an address in ZIP code 95503. 64 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 ZIP code 95503?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 95503 good?
The 7 public elementary schools in ZIP code 95503 have Scope Scores from 69 to 90. Of those, 1 is Strong, 4 are Solid, 1 is Developing and 1 is Needs Support. The 4 public middle schools in ZIP code 95503 have Scope Scores from 70 to 81. Of those, 1 is Strong, 1 is Solid, 1 is Developing and 1 is Needs Support. ZIP code 95503 has one public high school we score. Northern United - Humboldt Charter has a Scope Score of 71. It is Developing, at the 28th percentile. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 95503 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. Northern United - Humboldt Charter is the only high school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 71. It is Developing, at the 28th 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 ZIP code 95503 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 95503 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 middle school in ZIP code 95503 had 20 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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The district that runs the public schools here.
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the schools with a Eureka address in ZIP code 95503. Attendance boundaries follow school districts. They do not follow ZIP codes.
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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