For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 954 students in Upper Lake, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Upper Lake, CA are Clover Valley High (Continuation School), Upper Lake Elementary School and Upper Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upper Lake, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Upper Lake have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Upper Lake, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clover Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
682 Clover Valley Rd.
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0840
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0840
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Upper Lake Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
679 Second St.
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-2357
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-2357
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
Upper Lake Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 Old Lucerne Rd.
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0223
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0223
Grades: 6-8
| 183 students
Rank: #44.
Upper Lake High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
675 Clover Valley Rd.
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-2338
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-2338
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
Upper Lake Community Day
Alternative School
675 Clover Valley Rd.
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0840
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0840
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Upper Lake, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Grove Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
635 First St
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0327
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 275-0327
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Upper Lake, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Upper Lake, CA include Clover Valley High (Continuation School), Upper Lake Elementary School and Upper Lake Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Upper Lake?
5 public schools are located in Upper Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Upper Lake?
Upper Lake public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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