Arcata · 95521
One ZIP code.Very different school stories.
Explore the public schools listed in 95521, compare the patterns, and see what deserves a closer look.
The schools in 95521 are the same schools listed on the Arcata page.
95521 at a glance
95521 (Arcata) has 12 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.
SchoolScope analysisSources and methodology →
Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.
One ZIP, different school levels
The average only tells part of the story.
Elementary schools
Explore elementary →38.9
7 comparable schools · average 38.0/100 · range 20.8–79.1
Middle schools
Explore middle →38.6
2 comparable schools · average 42.2/100 · range 33.2–51.2
High schools
Explore high →54.0
2 comparable schools · average 61.6/100 · range 60.8–62.4
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Patterns across the ZIP
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How patterns are defined →A school can appear in more than one count. Findings describe reported results, not school quality or fit; available evidence differs by level.
Schools in 95521
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Elementary schools in 95521 · 7 schools
| Compare | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Street Charter Arcata Elementary | 56.4% | 98th percentile · StrongScope Score 79/100 | |
| Coastal Grove Charter Arcata Elementary | 18.9% | 63rd percentile · SolidScope Score 42/100 | |
| Fuente Nueva Charter Arcata Elementary | 13.9% | 50th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 36/100 | |
| Redwood Coast Montessori Arcata Elementary | 16.5% | 43rd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 33/100 | |
| Pacific Union Elementary Pacific Union Elementary | 14.5% | 42nd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 33/100 | |
| Laurel Tree Charter Northern Humboldt Union High | 5.9% | 18th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 23/100 | |
| Arcata Elementary Arcata Elementary | 8.5% | 11th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 21/100 |
Middle schools in 95521 · 2 schools
| Compare | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy Humboldt County Office of Education | 25.9% | 80th percentile · StrongScope Score 51/100 | |
| Sunny Brae Middle Arcata Elementary | 16.5% | 43rd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 33/100 |
High schools in 95521 · 3 schools
| Compare | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcata High Northern Humboldt Union High | 23.4% | 75th percentile · StrongScope Score 62/100 | |
| Six Rivers Charter High Northern Humboldt Union High | 31.0% | 73rd percentile · SolidScope Score 61/100 | |
| Pacific Coast High (Continuation) Northern Humboldt Union High continuation high school | 3.9% | 97th percentile · StrongWithin its own school classScope Score 39/100 |
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Read more →Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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