Total enrollment
10,167
+618 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
Lake County
California · Public K-12
In Lake County, California, the public-school system rolls up to 43 schools and roughly 10,167 K-12 students, with county median household income around $60,621. By level, that breaks down as 15 elementary, 7 middle, and 14 high schools.
7-year change in Lake County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
38
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
41%
was 50%
% Hispanic
46%
was 36%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
68,152
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
43
10 districts
Enrollment
10,167
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$60,621
Below California avg
Free/reduced lunch
73.4%
Above California avg
Elementary
15
5,132 students
Middle
7
1,883 students
High
14
2,734 students
Combined / other
7
418 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Konocti Unified
3,985 students · 10 districts in Lake County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Lake County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
17.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
11.1%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.9% under 18
Test scores in Lake County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 22 schools ranked. California state average: 47.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Middletown High· 67.9%
- Coyote Valley Elementary· 47.9%
- Upper Lake High· 39.2%
- Cobb Mountain Elementary· 36.9%
- Middletown Middle· 36.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Pomo· 14.0%
- Mountain Vista Middle· 14.8%
- Upper Lake Middle· 15.6%
- Obsidian Middle· 16.7%
- Burns Valley· 17.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Lake High | Lower Lake | High | 09-12 | 966 | · |
| Lower Lake Elementary | Lower Lake | Elementary | KG-07 | 743 | · |
| Pomo | Clearlake | Elementary | KG-07 | 702 | · |
| Obsidian Middle | Clearlake | Middle | 06-08 | 590 | · |
| Burns Valley | Clearlake | Elementary | KG-07 | 568 | · |
| Kelseyville Elementary | Kelseyville | Elementary | KG-05 | 543 | · |
| Lakeport Elementary | Lakeport | Elementary | KG-04 | 530 | · |
| Kelseyville High | Kelseyville | High | 09-12 | 515 | · |
| Upper Lake Elementary | Upper Lake | Elementary | KG-05 | 429 | · |
| Coyote Valley Elementary | Hidden Valley Lake | Elementary | KG-06 | 427 | · |
| Middletown High | Middletown | High | 09-12 | 421 | · |
| Mountain Vista Middle | Kelseyville | Middle | 06-08 | 405 | · |
| Terrace Middle | Lakeport | Middle | 05-08 | 370 | · |
| Clear Lake High | Lakeport | High | 09-12 | 335 | · |
| Middletown Middle | Middletown | Middle | 06-08 | 320 | · |
| Upper Lake High | Upper Lake | High | 09-12 | 307 | · |
| Riviera Elementary | Kelseyville | Elementary | KG-05 | 287 | · |
| Lucerne Elementary | Lucerne | Elementary | KG-08 | 282 | · |
| East Lake | Clearlake Oaks | Elementary | KG-07 | 195 | · |
| Upper Lake Middle | Upper Lake | Middle | 06-08 | 183 | · |
| Minnie Cannon Elementary | Middletown | Elementary | KG-06 | 164 | · |
| California Online Public Schools North Bay | Middletown | Combined | KG-12 | 144 | · |
| Richard H. Lewis Alternative | Clearlake | Combined | KG-12 | 118 | · |
| Cobb Mountain Elementary | Cobb | Elementary | KG-06 | 110 | · |
| Lakeport Alternative (Home School) | Lakeport | Combined | KG-12 | 101 | · |
| Lake County International Charter | Middletown | Elementary | KG-08 | 88 | · |
| Carle (William C.) High (Continuation) | Lower Lake | High | 09-12 | 85 | · |
| Shade Canyon | Kelseyville | Elementary | KG-08 | 64 | · |
| Kelseyville Learning Academy | Kelseyville | Combined | KG-12 | 36 | · |
| Ed Donaldson Education Center | Kelseyville | High | 09-12 | 26 | · |
| Natural High (Continuation) | Lakeport | High | 09-12 | 25 | · |
| Lloyd Hance Community | Lakeport | High | 07-12 | 21 | · |
| Clearlake Creativity | Clearlake | Combined | KG-12 | 19 | · |
| Highlands Academy | Lower Lake | Middle | 02-08 | 15 | · |
| Clover Valley High (Continuation) | Upper Lake | High | 09-12 | 14 | · |
| Loconoma Valley High | Middletown | High | 10-12 | 10 | · |
| Kelseyville Community Day | Kelseyville | High | 06-12 | 6 | · |
| Blue Heron | Clearlake | High | 06-11 | 3 | · |
| Lakeport Community Day | Lakeport | Middle | 06-10 | 0 | · |
| Upper Lake Community Day | Upper Lake | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| Konocti Education Center | Clearlake | Combined | M-M | · | · |
| Konocti Preschool | Lower Lake | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
| Renaissance Court | Lakeport | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Lake County
About Lake County
Lake County is a medium-population county of about 68,152 residents in California. Its public-school system serves approximately 10,167 students across 43 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $60,621, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 32% noticeably below the California median.
For a sense of the school types, Lake County is built around 15 elementary schools (5,132 students), 7 middle schools (1,883), 14 high schools (2,734), and 7 combined or other schools.
Konocti Unified is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,985 students across Lake County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 10,167 students, increased 6% from the 9,549 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 50% to 41%.
On this page, the community for Lake County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Lake County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data