For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 839 students in Lower Lake, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lower Lake, CA are Lower Lake Elementary School, Highlands Academy and Richard H. Lewis Alternative. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lower Lake, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lower Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lower Lake, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-7 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 2-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Lower Lake, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lower Lake, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lower Lake, CA include Lower Lake Elementary School, Highlands Academy and Richard H. Lewis Alternative.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lower Lake?
3 public elementary schools are located in Lower Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Lower Lake?
Lower Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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