For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 442 students in Point Arena, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Point Arena, CA are Point Arena High School, Arena Elementary School and Pacific Community Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Point Arena, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Point Arena have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Point Arena, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Point Arena High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
270 Lake St.
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-2134
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-2134
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Arena Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 School St.
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-2131
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-2131
Gr: K-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Pacific Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Lake St.
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-4131
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-4131
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
South Coast Continuation
Alternative School
185 Lake St.
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-2307
Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-2307
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Point Arena, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Point Arena, CA include Point Arena High School, Arena Elementary School and Pacific Community Charter.
How many public schools are located in Point Arena?
4 public schools are located in Point Arena.
What is the racial composition of students in Point Arena?
Point Arena public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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