Best Public Schools in Zip Code 95461

The 95461 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools are part of the Middletown Unified District, except for the Lake County International Charter and California Connections Academy North Bay, which are public charter schools.

Among the standout schools, Lake County International Charter ranks 1293 out of 5,862 California elementary schools and significantly outperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In contrast, Minnie Cannon Elementary struggles academically, with most grade levels performing well below the district and state averages. The public charter California Connections Academy North Bay has higher English Language Arts proficiency rates than the state average, but also a relatively high dropout rate of 32.3%.

The data reveals a wide range of academic performance among the schools, with socioeconomic factors playing a role. Schools serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, such as Minnie Cannon Elementary, generally perform worse. This underscores the need to address the broader socioeconomic challenges that can impact student learning and success across the district.