For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 1,534 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 Lee Vining 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 32% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mono County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #33.
Lee Vining Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
132 Lee Vining Ave.
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 647-6460
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 647-6460
Grades: K-8
| 95 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-5
| 15 students
Rank: #55.
Jan Work Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
451 Sierra Park Rd.
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 934-0031
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 934-0031
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Rank: #66.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 Kingsley St.
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7441
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7441
Grades: K-8
| 51 students
Rank: #77.
Mammoth High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
365 Sierra Park Rd.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-8541
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-8541
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #88.
Antelope Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111527 Highway 395
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 247 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 503 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
Mono County Rop
Vocational School
37 Emigrant St.
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7311
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7311
Grades: 9-12
| 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
| 2 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
| 12 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
Mono County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternativeopportunity (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 477
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 934-0031
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 934-0031
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Benton Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
25541 Highway 6
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Grades: K-6
| 2 students
California Heritage Youthbuild Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
8544 Airport Rd
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(530) 378-5254
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(530) 378-5254
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
231 Kingsley St
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7161
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7161
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
25541 Hwy 6
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
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
Grades: 7-11
| n/a 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
Sawtooth Ridge Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
111591 Hwy 395
Coleville, CA 96107
(760) 934-0031
Coleville, CA 96107
(760) 934-0031
Grades: 7-12
| 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
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Walker River High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
111591 Hwy 395
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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 Lee Vining Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mono County, CA?
15 public schools are located in Mono County, CA.
What percentage of students in Mono County, CA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Mono County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mono County, CA?
Mono County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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