For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,034 students in Mckinleyville, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mckinleyville, CA are Fieldbrook Elementary School, Morris Elementary School and Dow's Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckinleyville, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mckinleyville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mckinleyville, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fieldbrook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4070 Fieldbrook Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-3201
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-3201
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
Rank: #22.
Morris Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2395 Mckinleyville Ave.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1529
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1529
Grades: 3-5
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Dow's Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3940 Dows Prairie Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1558
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1558
Grades: K-2
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
Mckinleyville Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2285 Central Ave.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1508
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1508
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Mckinleyville, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mckinleyville Elementary Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2275 Central Ave
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1549
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1549
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Norrn Humboldt Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1300 Murray Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 267-9403
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 267-9403
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mckinleyville, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mckinleyville, CA include Fieldbrook Elementary School, Morris Elementary School and Dow's Prairie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mckinleyville?
4 public elementary schools are located in Mckinleyville.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckinleyville?
Mckinleyville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mckinleyville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mckinleyville include: Fieldbrook Elementary School vs. Morris Elementary School, Dow's Prairie Elementary School vs. Morris Elementary School, Fieldbrook Elementary School vs. Dow's Prairie Elementary School
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