Public schools in Cloverdale, CA
6 open public schools with an address in Cloverdale, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,293
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Cloverdale public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Cloverdale, CA: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,293 students, an average of 216 per school. The largest campus is Jefferson Elementary (487 students).
Every listed school belongs to Cloverdale Unified. 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 19.2:1, lower than 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 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 58% 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 Cloverdale
Elementary schools in Cloverdale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary Cloverdale Unified | KG–04 | 487 | 22.1:1 |
Middle schools in Cloverdale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Cloverdale Unified | 05–08 | 393 | 18.2:1 |
High schools in Cloverdale
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverdale High Cloverdale Unified | 09–12 | 393 | 17.1:1 | |
| Johanna Echols-Hansen High (Continuation) Cloverdale Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 20 | 20.2:1 | |
| Online Academy - Sonoma County Cloverdale Unified | 07–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Cloverdale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek Cloverdale Unified · Alternative School | 09–10 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.9%
- Hispanic62.1%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Cloverdale schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,293 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cloverdale
How many public schools are in Cloverdale, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Cloverdale: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,293 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cloverdale?
All listed public schools with an address in Cloverdale belong to Cloverdale Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Cloverdale?
Cloverdale High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cloverdale, with 393 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cloverdale?
No school with an address in Cloverdale 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 Cloverdale schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cloverdale public schools is 19.2:1, lower than 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 Cloverdale 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