For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 1,666 students in Mariposa County, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 8 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Mariposa County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Mariposa County, CA are Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School, Yosemite-wawona Elementary Charter and Sierra Home. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mariposa County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Mariposa County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mariposa County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9009 Lost Arrow Loop
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
(209) 372-4791
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
(209) 372-4791
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Yosemite-wawona Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7925 Chilnualna Falls Rd.
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
(209) 375-6383
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
(209) 375-6383
Grades: K-6
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Sierra Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Rank: #44.
Sierra Foothill Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4952 Sch House Rd.
Catheys Valley, CA 95306
(209) 742-6222
Catheys Valley, CA 95306
(209) 742-6222
Grades: K-8
| 136 students
Rank: #55.
Spring Hill High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #66.
Mariposa County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5074 Old Hwy.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0260
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0260
Grades: 9-12
| 423 students
Rank: #77.
Yosemite National Park El Portal
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9670 Rancheria Flat Rd.
El Portal, CA 95318
(209) 379-2382
El Portal, CA 95318
(209) 379-2382
Grades: K-8
| 59 students
Rank: #88.
Mariposa Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5044 Jones St.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0340
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0340
Grades: K-8
| 361 students
Rank: #99.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3394 Woodland Dr.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0310
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0310
Grades: K-8
| 416 students
Rank: #1010.
County Community
Alternative School
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1111.
Spring Hill Opportunity
Alternative School
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Grades: K-8
| 0 students
Rank: #1212.
Monarch Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5082 Old Highway N.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0231
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0231
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: #1313.
Greeley Hill Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10326 Fiske Rd., Greeley Hill
Coulterville, CA 95311
(209) 878-3028
Coulterville, CA 95311
(209) 878-3028
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
10326 Fiske Rd., Greeley Hill
Coulterville, CA 96311
(209) 878-3028
Coulterville, CA 96311
(209) 878-3028
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
9670 Rancheria Flat Rd.
El Portal, CA 95318
(209) 372-2414
El Portal, CA 95318
(209) 372-2414
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Mariposa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4952 School House Rd
Catheys Valley, CA 95306
(209) 742-0300
Catheys Valley, CA 95306
(209) 742-0300
Grades: K-6
| 64 students
Jesse B. Fremont Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4802 Hwy 140
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Jessie Benton Fremont Community Day (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Mariposa County Independent Learning (Altern) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 5001
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Grades: K-12
| 75 students
5171 Silva Rd
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0320
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0320
Grades: 7-8
| 240 students
Po Box 5006
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 966-3634
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 966-3634
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mariposa County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Mariposa County, CA include Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School, Yosemite-wawona Elementary Charter and Sierra Home.
How many public schools are located in Mariposa County, CA?
15 public schools are located in Mariposa County, CA.
What percentage of students in Mariposa County, CA go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Mariposa County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mariposa County, CA?
Mariposa County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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