For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 1,493 students in Mono County, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 54 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Mono County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Mono County, CA are Coleville High School, Lee Vining High School and Edna Beaman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mono County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Mono County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mono County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coleville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111591 Highway 395
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Lee Vining High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51710 Highway 395
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 647-6366
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 647-6366
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Edna Beaman Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25541 Highway 6
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Gr: K-5 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
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 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Lee Vining Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 Lee Vining Ave.
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 647-6460
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 647-6460
Gr: K-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
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 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Antelope Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111527 Highway 395
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
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 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 Kingsley St.
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7441
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7441
Gr: K-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
1500 Meridian Blvd.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
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 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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
Gr: 7-12
Mono County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternativeopportunity (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 477
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 934-0031
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 934-0031
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Benton Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
25541 Highway 6
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Gr: K-6 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
8544 Airport Rd
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(530) 378-5254
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(530) 378-5254
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
25541 Hwy 6
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Lee Vining Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
51710 Hwy 395
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 932-7443
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 932-7443
Gr: 7-11
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
Mono County Rop (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
37 Emigrant St.
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7311
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7311
Gr: 9-12
Sawtooth Ridge Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
111591 Hwy 395
Coleville, CA 96107
(760) 934-0031
Coleville, CA 96107
(760) 934-0031
Gr: 7-12
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
Tioga Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
132 Lee Vining Ave
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 934-0031
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 934-0031
Gr: 7-12
Walker River High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
111591 Hwy 395
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mono County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Mono County, CA include Coleville High School, Lee Vining High School and Edna Beaman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mono County?
15 public schools are located in Mono County.
What percentage of students in Mono County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Mono County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mono County?
Mono County public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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