Public schools in Woodlake, CA
7 open public schools with an address in Woodlake, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,081
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Woodlake public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Woodlake, CA: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,081 students, an average of 347 per school. The largest campus is Woodlake High (646 students), and the largest elementary school is Francis J. White Learning Center (502).
Every listed school belongs to Woodlake 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 19.5:1, 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 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 90% 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 Woodlake
Elementary schools in Woodlake
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock Elementary Woodlake Unified | 03–05 | 418 | 24.6:1 | |
| Francis J. White Learning Center Woodlake Unified | KG–02 | 502 | 20.9:1 |
Middle schools in Woodlake
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlake Community Day Primary Woodlake Unified · Alternative School | 04–07 | — | — | |
| Woodlake Valley Middle Woodlake Unified | 06–08 | 483 | 19.6:1 |
High schools in Woodlake
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo Lake High Woodlake Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 19 | 9.1:1 | |
| Woodlake Community Day Woodlake Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 13 | 13.4:1 | |
| Woodlake High Woodlake Unified | 09–12 | 646 | 19.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7%
- Hispanic91.4%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Woodlake schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,081 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Woodlake
How many public schools are in Woodlake, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Woodlake: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 2,081 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Woodlake?
All listed public schools with an address in Woodlake belong to Woodlake 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 Woodlake?
Woodlake High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Woodlake, with 646 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Woodlake?
No school with an address in Woodlake 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 Woodlake schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Woodlake public schools is 19.5:1, 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 Woodlake 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