Total enrollment
406
-44 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Mendocino
California · Public K-12
Mendocino sits inside California with 4 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 418, and a mix of 1 elementary and 2 high.
4-year change in Mendocino
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
-2 (-50%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
574
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
418
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
4
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendocino Alternative | Combined | KG-12 | 8 |
| Mendocino High | High | 09-12 | 165 |
| Mendocino K-8 | Elementary | KG-08 | 241 |
| Mendocino Sunrise High | High | 09-12 | 4 |
About Mendocino
Across Mendocino, California, 4 public schools educates about 418 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 1 elementary, 2 high, and 1 other.
Schools in Mendocino average about 105 students each, 82% below the California norm.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment fell 10%: 450 students in SY 2020-21 versus 406 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 4 to 2 across the same 4-year window.
On allk12, the community for Mendocino discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.