For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,098 students in Mammoth Lakes, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 54 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Mammoth Lakes, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mammoth Lakes, CA are Jan Work Community, Mammoth High School and Mammoth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mammoth Lakes, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Mammoth Lakes have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mammoth Lakes, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jan Work Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
451 Sierra Park Rd.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Mammoth High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
365 Sierra Park Rd.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-6802
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-6802
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Mammoth Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Meridian Blvd.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-9315
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-9315
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Mammoth Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Meridan Blvd.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-9315
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-9315
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Sawtooth Ridge Community
Alternative School
111591 Hwy. 395
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
461 Sierra Park Rd.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-6802
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-6802
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Mammoth Lakes, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
365 Sierra Park Rd.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-7636
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-7636
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Mono County Opportunity Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
451 Sierra Park Rd.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Gr: K-8
Summit Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 130
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Gr: 3-11 | 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mammoth Lakes, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mammoth Lakes, CA include Jan Work Community, Mammoth High School and Mammoth Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mammoth Lakes?
7 public schools are located in Mammoth Lakes.
What percentage of students in Mammoth Lakes go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Mammoth Lakes are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mammoth Lakes?
Mammoth Lakes public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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