Public schools in Clearlake, CA
6 open public schools with an address in Clearlake, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,000
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.8:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Clearlake public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Clearlake, CA: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,000 students, an average of 333 per school. The largest campus is Pomo (702 students).
Konocti Unified operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Clearlake campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 81% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Clearlake
Elementary schools in Clearlake
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burns Valley Konocti Unified | KG–06 | 568 | 24.7:1 | |
| Pomo Konocti Unified | KG–06 | 702 | 26:1 |
Middle schools in Clearlake
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian Middle Konocti Unified | 06–08 | 590 | 22.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Clearlake
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Heron Konocti Unified · Alternative School | 06–11 | 3 | 3:1 | |
| Clearlake Creativity Lake County Office of Education · Special Education School | KG–12 | 19 | 6.1:1 | |
| Richard H. Lewis Alternative Konocti Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 118 | 21.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.6%
- Hispanic57.5%
- Black1.9%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Clearlake schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,000 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Clearlake
How many public schools are in Clearlake, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Clearlake: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 2,000 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Clearlake?
Schools with an address in Clearlake belong to 2 education agencies, led by Konocti Unified (5 schools), Lake County Office of Education (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in Clearlake?
No school with an address in Clearlake is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Clearlake schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Clearlake public schools is 21.8:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Clearlake guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities