For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,125 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 29% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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 65% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Mammoth Middle School
(Math: 34% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 227 students
Rank: #44.
Mammoth Elementary School
(Math: 24% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: n/an/a
451 Sierra Park Road
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1500 Meridian Blvd.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 10-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tioga Community
Alternative School
132 Lee Vining Ave.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Mammoth Lakes, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
365 Sierra Park Rd.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-7636
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-7636
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
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
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Summit Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 130
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Grades: 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?
9 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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