Top 3 Best Pacific Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 742 students in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Pacific are Pacific Union Elementary School, Trillium Charter and Laurel Tree Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pacific Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3001 Janes Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4619
Grades: K-8
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Trillium Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1464 Spear Ave.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4721
Grades: K-5
| 34 students
Rank: #33.
Laurel Tree Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4555 Valley W. Blvd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5626
Grades: K-12
| 177 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata, CA include Pacific Union Elementary School, Trillium Charter and Laurel Tree Charter.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata?
the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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