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Jacoby Creek

Jacoby Creek Elementary · Humboldt County · 1617 Old Arcata Road, Bayside, CA 95524-9301

(707) 822-4896 · www.jcsk8.org

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9/10
#644
Rank 644 out of 5,722
Top 11%
English Language Arts10/10 · #560 · 90th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #805 · 86th percentile
Science9/10 · #565 · 90th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the rural community of Bayside along California's North Coast, Jacoby Creek is a small, tight-knit K-8 school that punches well above its size — consistently ranking among the top schools in Humboldt County across English, math, and science. It's a natural fit for families who want strong academics without the suburban sprawl, drawn instead to redwood forests, coastal trails, and a genuinely connected community feel. If you're relocating to the Arcata-Eureka area and want a neighborhood school where teachers know your kid by name, Jacoby Creek is the kind of place worth building your address around.

Student Demographics

291 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
209 (72%)
Multiple Races
33 (11%)
Hispanic
32 (11%)
Asian
5 (2%)
Other
12 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged102 (35%)
Students with Disabilities71 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

455
Enrollment
22.2
Teachers (FTE)
20.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0.5
Administrators (FTE)
20.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4316 · 29th percentile

46 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found