Best Schools in Mariposa County, CA
Mariposa County, CA has 19 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 9 elementary) serving 3,023 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Mariposa County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mariposa County, CA
The top high schools in Mariposa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mariposa County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mariposa County Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 448 Students
2. Yosemite High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yosemite Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students
3. Spring Hill High (continuation)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mariposa County Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 24 Students
4. Coulterville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mariposa County Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 14 Students
5. Yosemite Park High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mariposa County Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mariposa County, CA
The top middle schools in Mariposa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Creek Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mariposa County, CA
The top elementary schools in Mariposa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mariposa County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 30 Students
2. Sierra Foothill Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra Foothill Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 132 Students
3. Mariposa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mariposa County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 368 Students
4. Yosemite National Park El Portal
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mariposa County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 62 Students
5. Oakhurst Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
6. Woodland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mariposa County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 423 Students
7. Lake Don Pedro Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mariposa County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 181 Students
8. Greeley Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mariposa County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 66 Students
9. Yosemite-wawona Elementary Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yosemite-wawona Elementary Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 13 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mariposa County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mariposa County, CA has a total population of 17,131 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mariposa County, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mariposa County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mariposa County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mariposa County, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Mariposa County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mariposa County, CA
How many schools are in Mariposa County, CA?
Mariposa County, CA has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 3,023 students in total.
How do schools in Mariposa County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Mariposa County score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Mariposa County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mariposa County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mariposa County
6 places in Mariposa County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Mariposa (6)
- Coulterville (2)
- Catheys Valley (1)
- El Portal (1)
- La Grange (1)
- Wawona (1)
School districts (1)
- Mariposa County Unified (11 schools)