Schools in Arcata, California (2025)
11 schools · 2,965 students · 7 charter, 4 public · median Enrollment 197.
Ranked schools in Arcata
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 181Union Street CharterArcata · Charter Elementary84.5% Math proficiency · 99 students
- 268Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts AcademyArcata · Charter High47% Math proficiency · 118 students
- 363Fuente Nueva CharterArcata · Charter Elementary54.5% Math proficiency · 150 students
- 463Six Rivers Charter HighArcata · Charter High31% Free/reduced-price lunch · 113 students
- 558Arcata HighArcata · Public High38% Math proficiency · 1,007 students
- 653Coastal Grove CharterArcata · Charter Elementary47% Math proficiency · 235 students
- 752Sunny Brae MiddleArcata · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 232 students
- 845Pacific Union ElementaryArcata · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 534 students
- 942Arcata ElementaryArcata · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 240 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Street Charter Arcata · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 81.3 Top 10% | 84.5% Math proficiency | 99 |
| 2 | Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy Arcata · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 67.9 Top 25% | 47% Math proficiency | 118 |
| 3 | Fuente Nueva Charter Arcata · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 63.2 Top 50% | 54.5% Math proficiency | 150 |
| 4 | Six Rivers Charter High Arcata · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 62.6 Top 50% | 31% Free/reduced-price lunch | 113 |
| 5 | Arcata High Arcata · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 58.3 Top 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 1,007 |
| 6 | Coastal Grove Charter Arcata · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 52.7 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 235 |
| 7 | Sunny Brae Middle Arcata · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 52.2 Top 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 232 |
| 8 | Pacific Union Elementary Arcata · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 44.9 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 534 |
| 9 | Arcata Elementary Arcata · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 42.0 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 240 |
Other schools in Arcata
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Arcata?
Union Street Charter is the highest-ranked school in Arcata with a Success Index (US) of 81.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Arcata?
Arcata has 11 schools (6 elementary, 3 high, 1 middle, 1 other) educating 2,965 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Arcata?
The median Enrollment across schools in Arcata is 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.