For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 1,600 students in Ukiah, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ukiah, CA are Redwood Collegiate Academy, La Vida Charter and Tree Of Life Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ukiah, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Ukiah have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ukiah, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redwood Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1059 North State St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-0500
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-0500
Gr: 7-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
La Vida Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16201 North Highway 101
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 459-6344
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 459-6344
Gr: K-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Tree Of Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
241 Ford Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-0913
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-0913
Gr: K-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
River Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Leslie St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-1855
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-1855
Gr: K-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Sequoia Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1031 North State St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-7080
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-7080
Gr: 4-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Orr Creek
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-2517
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-2517
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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.
Mendocino County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
518 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 901-9055
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 901-9055
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
West Hills Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
585 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 901-9055
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 901-9055
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Ukiah, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Black Oak Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
P.o. Box 1487
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-2166
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-2166
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Talmage Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2240 Old River Rd
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-5155
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-5155
Gr: 7-9
Woodlands Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
3801 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-8899
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-8899
Gr: K-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ukiah, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ukiah, CA include Redwood Collegiate Academy, La Vida Charter and Tree Of Life Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Ukiah?
10 public middle schools are located in Ukiah.
What is the racial composition of students in Ukiah?
Ukiah public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Ukiah are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ukiah include: Tree Of Life Charter vs. Redwood Collegiate Academy, Redwood Collegiate Academy vs. Tree Of Life Charter, Pomolita Middle School vs. Redwood Collegiate Academy
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