For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 33 students in Petrolia, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Petrolia, CA are Mattole Elementary School and Honeydew Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petrolia, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Petrolia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Petrolia, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mattole Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Honeydew Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Wilder Ridge Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3230
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3230
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Petrolia, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Petrolia, CA include Mattole Elementary School and Honeydew Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Petrolia?
2 public elementary schools are located in Petrolia.
What is the racial composition of students in Petrolia?
Petrolia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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