Top Rankings
Ukiah Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,787 students in Ukiah Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Ukiah Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
5,787 Students
5,826,818 Students
# Teachers
288 Teachers
268,016 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ukiah Unified School District, which is ranked #1445 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1470 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
58%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
31%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,989 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,510 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$101 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,989
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,510
$18,396
Best Ukiah Unified School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frank Zeek Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1060 North Bush St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5100
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5100
Gr: K-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Yokayo Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
790 South Dora St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5690
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5690
Gr: K-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Calpella Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
151 Moore St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5630
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5630
Gr: K-4 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Grace Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
251 Jefferson Ln.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5460
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5460
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Ukiah High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5750
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,745 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Eagle Peak Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8601 West Rd.
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 472-5250
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 472-5250
Gr: 5-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Pomolita Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 North Spring St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5350
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5350
Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Ukiah Independent Study Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5096
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5096
Gr: K-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Nokomis Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
495 Washington St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5550
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5550
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Oak Manor Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Oak Manor Dr.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5180
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5180
Gr: K-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
South Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
445 South Dora St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5150
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5150
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ukiah Unified School District?
Ukiah Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,787 students.
What is the rank of Ukiah Unified School District?
Ukiah Unified School District is ranked #1445 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ukiah Unified School District?
58% of Ukiah Unified School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ukiah Unified School District?
Ukiah Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Ukiah Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,510 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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