Photo: City of Ukiah - Dept. of Recreation · Public domainUkiah’s public schools score below 61% of California districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 19% of Ukiah’s students scored proficient, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Ukiah, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Ukiah’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 29% of tested students were proficient in reading and 19% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,962 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Pomolita Middle, then Ukiah High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Redwood Collegiate Academy, Sequoia Career Academy, River Oak Charter and St. Mary at the Angels Catholic School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Ukiah’s grade
C+: better than 39% of California school districts, #634 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ukiah, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Ukiah · depends on your address
Pomolita Middle
Grades 6–8 · 826 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Oak Manor Elementary
Grades K–6 · 417 students · 23:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Ukiah
Pomolita Middle
Grades 6–8 · 826 students · 19:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Ukiah
Pomolita Middle
Grades 6–8 · 826 students · 19:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Ukiah
Ukiah High
Grades 9–12 · 1,767 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Ukiah
Ukiah High
Grades 9–12 · 1,767 students · 19:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Ukiah
Ukiah High
Grades 9–12 · 1,767 students · 19:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Ukiah
Ukiah High
Grades 9–12 · 1,767 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Ukiah’s public schools are run by Ukiah Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Ukiah vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Ukiah’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Ukiah | C+ | Ukiah Unified |
Every school in Ukiah
12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 3 public programs with fewer than 25 students (West Hills Juvenile Hall Court, Mendocino County Community and Orr Creek).
Questions about Ukiah’s schools
Are Ukiah’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Ukiah children attend score below 61% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #634 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 40%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Ukiah in?
Ukiah Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 5,871 students in 11 schools (2024–25).
Where do Ukiah kids go to high school?
Ukiah High, with 1,767 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Ukiah’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Ukiah Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Ukiah spend per student?
$19,962 in Ukiah Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Ukiah?
Yes: St. Mary at the Angels Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 158 students). Ukiah also has 3 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Ukiah families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Ukiah → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.