For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,416 students in Mariposa, CA (there are , serving 30 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Mariposa, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Mariposa, CA are Spring Hill High (Continuation School), Mariposa County High School and Woodland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mariposa, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Mariposa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Mariposa, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Hill High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
Mariposa County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5074 Old Hwy.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0260
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0260
Grades: 9-12
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3394 Woodland Dr.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0310
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0310
Grades: K-8
| 444 students
Rank: #44.
Mariposa Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5044 Jones St.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0340
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0340
Grades: K-8
| 383 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Monarch Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5082 Old Highway North
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0231
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0231
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sierra Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Rank: n/an/a
County Community
Alternative School
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Mariposa, California 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jesse B. Fremont Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4802 Hwy 140
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Jessie Benton Fremont Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: K-12
| 75 students
5171 Silva Rd
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0320
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0320
Grades: 7-8
| 240 students
Po Box 5006
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 966-3634
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 966-3634
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Spring Hill Opportunity (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mariposa, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Mariposa, CA include Spring Hill High (Continuation School), Mariposa County High School and Woodland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mariposa?
7 public schools are located in Mariposa.
What percentage of students in Mariposa go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Mariposa are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mariposa?
Mariposa public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mariposa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mariposa include: Mariposa County High School vs. Spring Hill High (Continuation School)
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