For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 510 students in Covelo, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Covelo, CA are Round Valley High School, Eel River Charter and Round Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covelo, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Covelo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Covelo, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Round Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Howard And High Sts.
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6174
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6174
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Eel River Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
76350 Main St.
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6946
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6946
Gr: K-6 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Round Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Foothill And Airport Sts.
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6175
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6175
Gr: K-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Round Valley Continuation
Alternative School
76270 High School St.
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6171
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6171
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Covelo, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Covelo, CA include Round Valley High School, Eel River Charter and Round Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Covelo?
4 public schools are located in Covelo.
What is the racial composition of students in Covelo?
Covelo public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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