For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,446 students in Fortuna, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 98 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Fortuna, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Fortuna, CA are Academy Of The Redwoods, Redwood Preparatory Charter and East High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fortuna, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Fortuna have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fortuna, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Of The Redwoods
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #22.
Redwood Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1480 Ross Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 682-6149
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 682-6149
Grades: K-8
| 219 students
Rank: #33.
East High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
392 16th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4463
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4463
Grades: 10-12
| 66 students
Rank: #44.
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Rohnerville Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4688
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4688
Grades: K-4
| 334 students
Rank: #55.
Fortuna Union High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
379 12th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4461
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4461
Grades: 9-12
| 855 students
Rank: #66.
Linell K. Walker Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2089 Newburg Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2519
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2519
Grades: K-4
| 276 students
Rank: #77.
Toddy Thomas Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Thomas St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5197
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5197
Grades: 4-8
| 264 students
Rank: #88.
Fortuna Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
843 L St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Grades: 5-8
| 259 students
Fortuna, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eel River Success Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2292 Newburg Ave
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-0209
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-0209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
843 L St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Grades: 5-8
| 367 students
Strongs Creek Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
922 North St
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5303
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5303
Grades: 9-10
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fortuna, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Fortuna, CA include Academy Of The Redwoods, Redwood Preparatory Charter and East High (Continuation School).
How many public schools are located in Fortuna, CA?
8 public schools are located in Fortuna, CA.
What percentage of students in Fortuna, CA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Fortuna, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fortuna, CA?
Fortuna, CA public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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