📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 12 Rated Districts in Mendocino County, CA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mendocino Unified School District | Mendocino | 8/10 Good | 72nd |
| #2 | Leggett Valley Unified School District | Leggett | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #3 | Potter Valley Community Unified School District | Potter Valley | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #4 | Ukiah Unified School District | Ukiah | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #5 | Fort Bragg Unified School District | Fort Bragg | 3/10 Below Average | 22nd |
| #6 | Anderson Valley Unified School District | Boonville | 2/10 Poor | 14th |
| #7 | Arena Union Elementary School District | Point Arena | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
| #8 | Point Arena Joint Union High School District | Point Arena | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
| #9 | Laytonville Unified School District | Laytonville | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
| #10 | Manchester Union Elementary School District | Manchester | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
| #11 | Willits Unified School District | Willits | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
| #12 | Round Valley Unified School District | Covelo | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
Best School Districts in Mendocino County, California (2026)
This page lists the 12 public school districts headquartered in Mendocino County, California that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using CAASPP 2023–24 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in California, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Mendocino County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Mendocino County, California? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in Mendocino County, California, the highest-rated is Mendocino Unified School District (Mendocino), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 72nd percentile of California districts on CAASPP 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in California and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.