For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,758 students in Fort Bragg, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Fort Bragg, CA are Noyo High (Continuation School), Shelter Cove and Three Rivers Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Bragg, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fort Bragg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fort Bragg, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Noyo High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 South Sanderson Way
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Shelter Cove
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 South Sanderson Way
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Gr: 4-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Three Rivers Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1211 Del Mar Dr. #301
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-1128
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-1128
Gr: 1-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Fort Bragg High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Dana St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2880
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2880
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Dana Gray Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1197 East Chestnut St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2865
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2865
Gr: 3-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Fort Bragg Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Harold St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2870
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2870
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Community Day
Alternative School
250 South Sanderson Way
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
324 South Lincoln St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2860
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2860
Gr: K-2 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Fort Bragg, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Bragg, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Fort Bragg, CA include Noyo High (Continuation School), Shelter Cove and Three Rivers Charter.
How many public schools are located in Fort Bragg?
8 public schools are located in Fort Bragg.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Bragg?
Fort Bragg public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fort Bragg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fort Bragg include: Dana Gray Elementary School vs. Redwood Elementary School, Redwood Elementary School vs. Dana Gray Elementary School
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