Best Public Schools in Zip Code 95482

Ukiah, California (zip code 95482) is served by 17 schools across all grade levels, with most belonging to the Ukiah Unified district, which faces significant academic challenges statewide.

Performance varies dramatically, with standout schools like Frank Zeek Elementary and charter schools such as Redwood Collegiate Academy and Tree of Life Charter achieving strong test scores and rankings, often with lower per-student spending than lower-performing traditional schools. In contrast, schools like Oak Manor Elementary and South Valley High (Continuation) rank in the bottom percentiles and struggle with very high chronic absenteeism and low proficiency rates.

The area faces systemic issues, including a steep drop in performance at Pomolita Middle compared to its feeder elementary schools, a widespread challenge in mathematics proficiency, and a chronic absenteeism rate well above the state average. The data shows that high outcomes are possible even in challenging environments, but significant disparities exist between schools in the same community.