For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 150 students in Mariposa County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Mariposa County, CA are Yosemite-wawona Elementary Charter and Sierra Foothill Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mariposa County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Mariposa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Mariposa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yosemite-wawona Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7925 Chilnualna Falls Rd.
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
(209) 375-6383
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
(209) 375-6383
Gr: K-6 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Sierra Foothill Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4952 School House Rd.
Catheys Valley, CA 95306
(209) 742-6222
Catheys Valley, CA 95306
(209) 742-6222
Gr: K-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Mariposa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4952 School House Rd
Catheys Valley, CA 95306
(209) 742-0300
Catheys Valley, CA 95306
(209) 742-0300
Gr: K-6 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Jesse B. Fremont Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4802 Hwy 140
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Gr: 7-12
Jessie Benton Fremont Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Gr: 7-12
Mariposa County Independent Learning (Altern) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 5001
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Gr: K-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
5171 Silva Rd
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0320
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0320
Gr: 7-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Po Box 5006
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 966-3634
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 966-3634
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Spring Hill Opportunity (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Mariposa County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Mariposa County, CA include Yosemite-wawona Elementary Charter and Sierra Foothill Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Mariposa County?
2 public charter schools are located in Mariposa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mariposa County?
Mariposa County public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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