For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 277 students in Potter Valley, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Potter Valley, CA are Potter Valley Elementary School, Potter Valley High School and Potter Valley Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potter Valley, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Potter Valley have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Potter Valley, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potter Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1115
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1115
Grades: K-6
| 153 students
Rank: #22.
Potter Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #33.
Potter Valley Junior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Grades: 7-8
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Centerville High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Potter Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Centerville High Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Po Box 219
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-2101
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-2101
Grades: 8-9
| 4 students
Potter Valley Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Potter Valley, CA 95469
(707) 743-1142
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Potter Valley, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Potter Valley, CA include Potter Valley Elementary School, Potter Valley High School and Potter Valley Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Potter Valley?
4 public schools are located in Potter Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Potter Valley?
Potter Valley public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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