Schools in Eureka, California (2025)
18 schools · 5,687 students · 13 public, 5 charter · median Enrollment 288.
Eureka, in California, has 18 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,687 students. By level there are 10 elementary, 4 middle, 3 other, 1 high; by sector 13 public, 5 charter.
The median Enrollment across Eureka's schools is 288, below the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
13 of the 18 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Garfield Elementary (82.0, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Freshwater Elementary (54.9, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Pine Hill Elementary (48.1, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Eureka Senior High (1,162 students), Alder Grove Charter School 2 (481 students), Washington Elementary (426 students).
Ranked schools in Eureka
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 182Garfield ElementaryEureka · Public Elementary69.5% Math proficiency · 73 students
- 255Freshwater ElementaryEureka · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 283 students
- 348Pine Hill ElementaryEureka · Public Elementary64.5% Math proficiency · 189 students
- 448Ridgewood ElementaryEureka · Public Elementary51.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 260 students
- 548Cutten ElementaryEureka · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 288 students
- 645Eureka Senior HighEureka · Public High27% Math proficiency · 1,162 students
- 730Washington ElementaryEureka · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 426 students
- 826Catherine L. Zane MiddleEureka · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 417 students
- 923Grant ElementaryEureka · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 278 students
- 1021South Bay ElementaryEureka · Public Middle17% Math proficiency · 141 students
- 1120Winship MiddleEureka · Public Middle20% Math proficiency · 413 students
- 1213Lafayette ElementaryEureka · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 324 students
- 1311Alice Birney ElementaryEureka · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 375 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garfield Elementary Eureka · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 82.0 Top 10% | 69.5% Math proficiency | 73 |
| 2 | Freshwater Elementary Eureka · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 54.9 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 283 |
| 3 | Pine Hill Elementary Eureka · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 48.1 Lower 50% | 64.5% Math proficiency | 189 |
| 4 | Ridgewood Elementary Eureka · Elementary · Grades K–2 | Public | 48.0 Lower 50% | 51.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 260 |
| 5 | Cutten Elementary Eureka · Elementary · Grades 3–6 | Public | 47.9 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 288 |
| 6 | Eureka Senior High Eureka · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 44.6 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 1,162 |
| 7 | Washington Elementary Eureka · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 29.9 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 426 |
| 8 | Catherine L. Zane Middle Eureka · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 26.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 417 |
| 9 | Grant Elementary Eureka · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 23.3 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 278 |
| 10 | South Bay Elementary Eureka · Middle · Grades 4–6 | Public | 20.7 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 141 |
| 11 | Winship Middle Eureka · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 19.6 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 413 |
| 12 | Lafayette Elementary Eureka · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 13.3 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 324 |
| 13 | Alice Birney Elementary Eureka · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 11.4 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 375 |
Other schools in Eureka
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Freshwater Charter Middle
Eureka · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
51 students
South Bay Charter
Eureka · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
44 students
Alder Grove Charter School 2
Eureka · Charter other · Grades K–12
481 students
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Eureka · Charter other · Grades K–12
330 students
Pacific View Charter 2.0
Eureka · Charter other · Grades K–12
152 students
Compare the top 4 schools in Eureka side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Eureka?
Garfield Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Eureka with a Success Index (US) of 82.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Eureka?
Eureka has 18 schools (10 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high, 3 other) educating 5,687 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Eureka?
The median Enrollment across schools in Eureka is 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.