Public schools in Ukiah, CA
18 open public schools with an address in Ukiah, operated by 7 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,964
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
4
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Ukiah public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Ukiah, CA: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 4 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,964 students, an average of 331 per school. The largest campus is Ukiah High (1,767 students), and the largest elementary school is Calpella Elementary (475).
Ukiah Unified operates the most schools here (10), and 2 regular districts have at least one Ukiah campus, plus 5 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 18.8:1, 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.
School choice options include 4 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 79% 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 Ukiah
Ukiah Unified
Public school district
10 schools in Ukiah · 11 total
Mendocino County Office of Education
Public school district
3 schools in Ukiah
Mendocino County ROC/ROP
Specialized public school district
1 school in Ukiah
Redwood Collegiate Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Ukiah
River Oak Charter District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Ukiah
Sequoia Career Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Ukiah
Tree of Life Charter District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Ukiah
Elementary schools in Ukiah
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calpella Elementary Ukiah Unified | KG–04 | 475 | 22.6:1 | |
| Frank Zeek Elementary Ukiah Unified | KG–05 | 391 | 21.7:1 | |
| Grace Hudson Elementary Ukiah Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 449 | 23.5:1 | |
| Nokomis Elementary Ukiah Unified | KG–05 | 342 | 21.4:1 | |
| Oak Manor Elementary Ukiah Unified | KG–06 | 417 | 22.5:1 | |
| River Oak Charter River Oak Charter District · Charter | KG–08 | 245 | 22.2:1 | |
| Tree of Life Charter Tree of Life Charter District · Charter | KG–08 | 93 | 18.6:1 | |
| Yokayo Elementary Ukiah Unified | KG–05 | 414 | 23:1 |
Middle schools in Ukiah
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomolita Middle Ukiah Unified | 06–08 | 826 | 19.1:1 |
High schools in Ukiah
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendocino County Community Mendocino County Office of Education · Alternative School | 07–12 | 13 | 5.9:1 | |
| Mendocino County ROP Mendocino County ROC/ROP · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Redwood Collegiate Academy Redwood Collegiate Academy District · Charter | 07–12 | 122 | 16.8:1 | |
| South Valley High (Continuation) Ukiah Unified · Alternative School | 10–12 | 120 | 15.1:1 | |
| Ukiah High Ukiah Unified | 09–12 | 1,767 | 18.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Ukiah
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orr Creek Mendocino County Office of Education · Alternative School | KG–12 | 17 | 8:1 | |
| Sequoia Career Academy Sequoia Career Academy District · Charter | 04–12 | 144 | 15.9:1 | |
| Ukiah Independent Study Academy Ukiah Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 118 | 17.7:1 | |
| West Hills Juvenile Hall Court Mendocino County Office of Education · Alternative School | KG–12 | 11 | 11:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.5%
- Hispanic57.5%
- Black0.6%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Ukiah schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,964 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ukiah
How many public schools are in Ukiah, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Ukiah: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 5,964 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ukiah?
Schools with an address in Ukiah belong to 7 education agencies, led by Ukiah Unified (10 schools), Mendocino County Office of Education (3 schools), Mendocino County ROC/ROP (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Ukiah?
Ukiah High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ukiah, with 1,767 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ukiah?
Yes. 4 of the 18 public schools in Ukiah are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Redwood Collegiate Academy, River Oak Charter, Sequoia Career Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ukiah schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ukiah public schools is 18.8:1, 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 Ukiah 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