Mendocino County Schools & Education
Mendocino County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
80.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
80.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,674
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,762
School Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#53
of 58 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Mendocino County
Measured School Summary
Mendocino County has midrange measured school signals (score: 43/100) with a graduation rate of 80.8%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Mendocino County spends $8,674 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 22% below the California average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Mendocino County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
66 public schools and 25 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
43/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #53 of 58 California counties with school score data.
Completion
80.8%
6.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,674
$88 below the state average
School coverage
66
25 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Mendocino County has 66 public schools across 25 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Mendocino County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Large multi-district county
Mendocino County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#53
of 58 California counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Ukiah Unified
Elementary to high school visible
5,810 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
Fort Bragg Unified
Elementary to high school visible
1,682 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Willits Unified
Elementary to high school visible
1,534 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Mendocino Unified
Elementary and high visible
462 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Ukiah Unified is the largest listed district slice, with 11 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Mendocino County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Mendocino County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Mendocino County, California
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Mendocino County’s Diverse Public School Map
Mendocino County manages 66 public schools across 25 different districts, serving a total of 12,812 students. The network includes 28 elementary schools and 24 high schools spread across a large, varied geography. This structure supports both the coastal and inland communities of the region.
Ukiah Unified and Charter Innovations
Ukiah Unified is the largest district by far, educating 5,810 students across 11 schools. The county also features a significant charter presence, with 11 schools representing 16.7% of the total educational landscape. Fort Bragg Unified and Mendocino Unified also serve as key providers for their respective coastal communities.
A Balance of Town and Rural Schools
Mendocino's school locales are split evenly, with 33 schools in towns and 33 in rural settings. The average school size is 207 students, fostering an environment where teachers and students know each other well. Ukiah High is the largest campus in the county, with an enrollment of 1,679 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
66
in Mendocino County
Reported Enrollment
12,812
66 schools reporting
School Districts
25
districts
Charter Schools
11
17% of total
School Level Breakdown
25 School Districts in Mendocino County
Ukiah Unified
GuideFort Bragg Unified
Willits Unified
Mendocino Unified
Round Valley Unified
Anderson Valley Unified
Laytonville Unified
Potter Valley Community Unified
River Oak Charter District
Arena Union Elementary
66 Public Schools in Mendocino County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 66 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah High | Profile | Ukiah Unified | Ukiah, 95482Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,679 |
| Pomolita Middle | Record | Ukiah Unified | Ukiah, 95482Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 767 |
| Eagle Peak Middle | Record | Ukiah Unified | Redwood Valley, 95470Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 539 |
| Fort Bragg High | Record | Fort Bragg Unified | Fort Bragg, 95437Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 524 |
| Calpella Elementary | Record | Ukiah Unified | Ukiah, 95482Town: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 476 |
| Yokayo Elementary | Record | Ukiah Unified | Ukiah, 95482Town: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 454 |
| Frank Zeek Elementary | Record | Ukiah Unified | Ukiah, 95482Town: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 452 |
| Grace Hudson Elementary | Record | Ukiah Unified | Ukiah, 95482Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 416 |
| Willits High | Record | Willits Unified | Willits, 95490Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 415 |
| Oak Manor Elementary | Record | Ukiah Unified | Ukiah, 95482Town: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 402 |
| Fort Bragg Middle | Record | Fort Bragg Unified | Fort Bragg, 95437Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 392 |
| Dana Gray Elementary | Record | Fort Bragg Unified | Fort Bragg, 95437Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 365 |
| Brookside Elementary | Record | Willits Unified | Willits, 95490Town: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 363 |
| Nokomis Elementary | Record | Ukiah Unified | Ukiah, 95482Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 354 |
| Redwood Elementary | Record | Fort Bragg Unified | Fort Bragg, 95437Town: Remote | KG–3 | Primary | 353 |
| Blosser Lane Elementary | Record | Willits Unified | Willits, 95490Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 351 |
| Round Valley Elementary | Record | Round Valley Unified | Covelo, 95428Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 304 |
| Baechtel Grove Middle | Record | Willits Unified | Willits, 95490Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 270 |
| Mendocino K-8 | Record | Mendocino Unified | Mendocino, 95460Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 250 |
| River Oak Charter | Record | River Oak Charter District | Ukiah, 95482Town: Remote | KG–8 | Charter | 236 |
Ukiah High
Ukiah Unified
Ukiah, 95482 / Town: Remote
Round Valley Elementary
Round Valley Unified
Covelo, 95428 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,674
State avg $8,762
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Schools in Mendocino County, California — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Mendocino County, California?
Mendocino County manages 66 public schools across 25 different districts, serving a total of 12,812 students. The network includes 28 elementary schools and 24 high schools spread across a large, varied geography. This structure supports both the coastal and inland communities of the region.
What are the major school districts in Mendocino County, California?
Ukiah Unified is the largest district by far, educating 5,810 students across 11 schools. The county also features a significant charter presence, with 11 schools representing 16.7% of the total educational landscape. Fort Bragg Unified and Mendocino Unified also serve as key providers for their respective coastal communities.
What is the school experience like in Mendocino County?
Mendocino's school locales are split evenly, with 33 schools in towns and 33 in rural settings. The average school size is 207 students, fostering an environment where teachers and students know each other well. Ukiah High is the largest campus in the county, with an enrollment of 1,679 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.