Best Public Schools in Zip Code 95422

This analysis examines five public schools serving grades K-12 in the Clearlake, CA area (zip code 95422), all of which serve a high-needs population and face significant academic challenges within their Konocti Unified and Lake County Office of Education districts.

Among the traditional schools, Burns Valley Elementary is the strongest performer in math and has the best statewide ranking, while Obsidian Middle shows relative strength in English. The alternative schools serve different roles: Richard H. Lewis Alternative maintains an 80% graduation rate across K-12, and Clearlake Creativity offers a very small class size. However, all schools perform far below state averages, with math scores being a critical weakness across the board.

A key finding is the paradox of high per-student spending alongside low academic outcomes, suggesting challenges beyond funding. Chronic absenteeism, more than double the state average, is a major concern likely impacting learning. The data indicates that Pomo Elementary and others in the Konocti Unified district face systemic issues, as the entire district ranks in the bottom 4th percentile statewide.