Best Public Schools in Zip Code 95451

This analysis covers eight schools in zip code 95451, serving K-12 students in the Kelseyville, California area, where most schools are part of the Kelseyville Unified district and face significant economic need and academic challenges compared to state averages.

Among these schools, Kelseyville High stands out as the top performer with a 92% graduation rate and the best English scores, showing improvement despite the broader district struggles. In contrast, Mountain Vista Middle presents a paradox with the lowest chronic absenteeism in the area but some of the lowest test scores, while Educational Donaldson Education Center faces extreme challenges with very high absenteeism and a low graduation rate.

The data shows that higher spending does not guarantee better results, and academic performance generally declines from elementary to higher grades. Parents should note the wide variation between schools, with alternative options like Kelseyville Learning Academy showing strong attendance, while the small Shade Canyon elementary, part of its own district, has limited available data for comparison.