For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,866 students in Lower Lake, CA (there are , serving 6 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Lower Lake, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lower Lake, CA are Carle (William C.) High (continuation School), Lower Lake Elementary School and Highlands Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lower Lake, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lower Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lower Lake, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carle (William C.) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9345 Winchester St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-1033
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-1033
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Lower Lake Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9240 Lake St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-5787
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-5787
Grades: K-7
| 724 students
Rank: #33.
Highlands Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9707 Winchester St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-1033
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-1033
Grades: 2-8
| 17 students
Rank: #44.
Richard H. Lewis Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9707 Winchester
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 701-0264
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 701-0264
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #55.
Lower Lake High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9430 A Lake St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-6471
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-6471
Grades: 8-12
| 931 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Heron
Alternative School
15850-a Dam Road Ext.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-1033
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-1033
Grades: 9-11
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
9430 B Lake St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-6475
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-6475
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lower Lake, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Konocti Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
15850-b Dam Rd.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-6287
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-6287
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lower Lake, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Lower Lake, CA include Carle (William C.) High (continuation School), Lower Lake Elementary School and Highlands Academy.
How many public schools are located in Lower Lake?
7 public schools are located in Lower Lake.
What percentage of students in Lower Lake go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Lower Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lower Lake?
Lower Lake public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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