Three Rivers Charter

Three Rivers Charter is a public charter elementary school located in Fort Bragg, California, serving grades 1-8 with an enrollment of 80 students. The school is part of the Three Rivers Charter District.

While Mendocino K-8, a nearby traditional public school, has consistently ranked higher with a 3 out of 5 SchoolDigger star rating, Three Rivers Charter has ranked in the bottom half of California elementary schools, with a 2 out of 5 star rating. Academically, Three Rivers Charter's performance on standardized tests, such as the Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST Science tests, is generally below the state average across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy ranged from 41.67% to 64.29%, compared to the state average of 47.84% to 49.65%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 33.33% to 45.45%, compared to the state average of 33.94% to 37.3%.

Additionally, Three Rivers Charter has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.4% to 30% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Mendocino K-8 school's rate of 20.4% in the 2023-2024 school year. The school also serves a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 63.75% to 80.23%. Despite the school's higher spending per student compared to Mendocino K-8, Three Rivers Charter has maintained a relatively high student-teacher ratio, which may be limiting the school's ability to provide personalized attention and support to its students.