Mendocino K-8 vs Three Rivers Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mendocino K-8
Mendocino · Public elementary · Grades K–8
241 students
Three Rivers Charter
Fort Bragg · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
81 students
| Measure | Mendocino K-8 Mendocino, California | Three Rivers Charter Fort Bragg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2088 of 5,693 | #2305 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27406 of 50,301 | #29849 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 241 | 81 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 81 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| city | Mendocino | Fort Bragg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendocino K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 43.2).
- •Mendocino K-8 does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Three Rivers Charter does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Three Rivers Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 68.5%).
- •Mendocino K-8 does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 27.0).
- •Mendocino K-8 is the larger school with 241 students compared with 81.
- •Mendocino K-8 is a public school while Three Rivers Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mendocino K-8 better than Three Rivers Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Mendocino K-8 ranks higher (46.7 vs 43.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mendocino K-8 and Three Rivers Charter?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Mendocino and Fort Bragg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mendocino K-8: 241. Three Rivers Charter: 81. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mendocino K-8 and Three Rivers Charter rank in California?
Mendocino K-8 is 2088th of 5,693 and Three Rivers Charter is 2305th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).