For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 40 students in Yosemite National Park, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Yosemite National Park, CA are Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School and Yosemite-wawona Elementary Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yosemite National Park, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Yosemite National Park have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yosemite National Park, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9009 Lost Arrow Loop
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
(209) 372-4791
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
(209) 372-4791
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
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 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Yosemite National Park, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Yosemite National Park, CA include Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School and Yosemite-wawona Elementary Charter.
How many public schools are located in Yosemite National Park?
2 public schools are located in Yosemite National Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Yosemite National Park?
Yosemite National Park public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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