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Best Schools in Ferndale, California

2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High

Public: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.6/10
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Ferndale Elementary

6.9/10

Elementary · Ferndale Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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Ferndale High

6.3/10

High · Ferndale Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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Schools

2

in this city

Avg Score

6.6

out of 10

Median Home

$570,800

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Ferndale Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +11.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ferndale schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Ferndale

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Ferndale Elementary 6.9 / 10
2 Ferndale High 6.3 / 10

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Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.6/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$66,563

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$570,800

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
24%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
63%

Of occupied housing units

How Ferndale compares

Median household income

$67k

67% of California median

About Schools in Ferndale, California

Ferndale, California is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.6 out of 10, schools in Ferndale show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Ferndale is Ferndale Elementary with a composite score of 6.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Ferndale is served by 1 school district: Ferndale Unified. These districts collectively serve 482 students.

Ferndale's community shows 24% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $66,563. The poverty rate in the area is 9.7%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Filter by ZIP: 95536 (2)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
Ferndale Elementary
349 students · Kindergarten–8th 		6.9

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
Ferndale High
133 students · 9th–12th 		6.3

Schools in Ferndale

Ferndale, California · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$66,563

Median Home Value

$570,800

Median Rent

$1,239/mo

Population

3,360

College Educated

24%

Homeownership

63%

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Community Profile

Ferndale has a median household income of $66,563. It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $570,800, with a median rent of $1,239/month. The local poverty rate of 9.7% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
California
Elementary
1
High
1

Resources

🔍 Google "Ferndale schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Ferndale 📊 Niche Ferndale Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools
School District

Ferndale Unified

2 schools · 482 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Ferndale, California

How many schools are in Ferndale, California?

Ferndale has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Ferndale, California?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Ferndale is 6.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Ferndale, California?

The top-ranked school in Ferndale on MySchoolScout is Ferndale Elementary with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Ferndale, California?

The top-ranked elementary school in Ferndale on MySchoolScout is Ferndale Elementary with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What is the best high school in Ferndale, California?

The top-ranked high school in Ferndale on MySchoolScout is Ferndale High with a composite score of 6.3/10.

How many school districts serve Ferndale, California?

Ferndale is served by 1 school district: Ferndale Unified.

What is the education level in Ferndale, California?

According to Census data, 24% of adults in Ferndale have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Ferndale, California?

The median household income in Ferndale is approximately $66,563 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Ferndale, California?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Ferndale is 15.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Ferndale, California?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.