For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 742 students in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Pacific are Pacific Union Elementary School and Laurel Tree Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacific Union Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3001 Janes Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4619
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4619
Gr: K-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Laurel Tree Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4555 Valley West Blvd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5626
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5626
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Trillium Charter
Charter School
1464 Spear Ave.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4721
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4721
Gr: K-5 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata, CA include Pacific Union Elementary School and Laurel Tree Charter.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata?
the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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