Mariposa County Schools & Education
Mariposa County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,484
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,762
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#3
of 58 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Mariposa County
Measured School Summary
Mariposa County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
Mariposa County spends $8,484 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 26% above the California average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Mariposa County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
16 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
69/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #3 of 58 California counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
4.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,484
$278 below the state average
School coverage
16
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Mariposa County has 16 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Mariposa County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Mariposa County Unified carries most of the listed public-school system, with 11 of 16 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#3
of 58 California counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Mariposa County Unified
Elementary and high visible
1,688 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
Sierra Foothill Charter District
Elementary school only in this slice
132 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Mariposa County Office of Education
Elementary school only in this slice
48 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Yosemite-Wawona Elementary Charter District
Elementary school only in this slice
13 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Mariposa County Unified is the largest listed district slice, with 11 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Mariposa County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Mariposa County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Mariposa County, California
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Intimate Education in the Sierra Foothills
Mariposa County provides education to 1,881 students through just 16 public schools. The system is streamlined, with 9 elementary schools and 4 high schools operating under 4 districts. This small-scale infrastructure ensures that students remain part of a tight-knit community.
Unified District Directs Local Learning
Mariposa County Unified is the primary district, managing 11 schools and 1,688 students. Charter options are also available through the Sierra Foothill Charter District, which serves 132 students in a single school. These districts represent 12.5% of the county's total school count, offering diverse educational philosophies.
100% Rural Learning Environments
Every single school in Mariposa County is classified as rural, reflecting the region's natural mountain landscape. With an average enrollment of only 125 students per school, the county offers one of the most personal educational experiences in California. Mariposa County High is the largest facility, yet it only hosts 448 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
16
in Mariposa County
Reported Enrollment
1,881
16 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
2
13% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Mariposa County
Mariposa County Unified
Sierra Foothill Charter District
Mariposa County Office of Education
Yosemite-Wawona Elementary Charter District
16 Public Schools in Mariposa County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariposa County High | Record | Mariposa County Unified | Mariposa, 95338Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 448 |
| Woodland Elementary | Record | Mariposa County Unified | Mariposa, 95338Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 423 |
| Mariposa Elementary | Record | Mariposa County Unified | Mariposa, 95338Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 368 |
| Lake Don Pedro Elementary | Record | Mariposa County Unified | La Grange, 95329Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 181 |
| Sierra Foothill Charter | Record | Sierra Foothill Charter District | Catheys Valley, 95306Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Charter | 132 |
| Sierra Home | Record | Mariposa County Unified | Mariposa, 95338Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Alternative | 69 |
| Greeley Hill Elementary | Record | Mariposa County Unified | Coulterville, 95311Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 66 |
| Yosemite National Park El Portal | Record | Mariposa County Unified | El Portal, 95318Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 62 |
| Monarch Academy | Record | Mariposa County Office of Education | Mariposa, 95338Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Special Education | 46 |
| Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary | Record | Mariposa County Unified | Yosemite, 95389Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 30 |
| Spring Hill High (Continuation) | Record | Mariposa County Unified | Mariposa, 95338Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 24 |
| Coulterville High | Record | Mariposa County Unified | Coulterville, 96311Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 14 |
| Yosemite-Wawona Elementary Charter | Record | Yosemite-Wawona Elementary Charter District | Wawona, 95389Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Charter | 13 |
| Yosemite Park High | Record | Mariposa County Unified | El Portal, 95318Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 3 |
| County Community | Record | Mariposa County Office of Education | Mariposa, 95338Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Alternative | 2 |
| Spring Hill Opportunity | Record | Mariposa County Office of Education | Mariposa, 95338Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Alternative | 0 |
Mariposa County High
Mariposa County Unified
Mariposa, 95338 / Rural: Remote
Woodland Elementary
Mariposa County Unified
Mariposa, 95338 / Rural: Remote
Mariposa Elementary
Mariposa County Unified
Mariposa, 95338 / Rural: Remote
Lake Don Pedro Elementary
Mariposa County Unified
La Grange, 95329 / Rural: Distant
Sierra Foothill Charter
Sierra Foothill Charter District
Catheys Valley, 95306 / Rural: Distant
Greeley Hill Elementary
Mariposa County Unified
Coulterville, 95311 / Rural: Remote
Yosemite National Park El Portal
Mariposa County Unified
El Portal, 95318 / Rural: Remote
Monarch Academy
Mariposa County Office of Education
Mariposa, 95338 / Rural: Remote
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary
Mariposa County Unified
Yosemite, 95389 / Rural: Remote
Spring Hill High (Continuation)
Mariposa County Unified
Mariposa, 95338 / Rural: Remote
Coulterville High
Mariposa County Unified
Coulterville, 96311 / Rural: Remote
Yosemite-Wawona Elementary Charter
Yosemite-Wawona Elementary Charter District
Wawona, 95389 / Rural: Remote
County Community
Mariposa County Office of Education
Mariposa, 95338 / Rural: Remote
Spring Hill Opportunity
Mariposa County Office of Education
Mariposa, 95338 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,484
State avg $8,762
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Schools in Mariposa County, California — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Mariposa County, California?
Mariposa County provides education to 1,881 students through just 16 public schools. The system is streamlined, with 9 elementary schools and 4 high schools operating under 4 districts. This small-scale infrastructure ensures that students remain part of a tight-knit community.
What are the major school districts in Mariposa County, California?
Mariposa County Unified is the primary district, managing 11 schools and 1,688 students. Charter options are also available through the Sierra Foothill Charter District, which serves 132 students in a single school. These districts represent 12.5% of the county's total school count, offering diverse educational philosophies.
What is the school experience like in Mariposa County?
Every single school in Mariposa County is classified as rural, reflecting the region's natural mountain landscape. With an average enrollment of only 125 students per school, the county offers one of the most personal educational experiences in California. Mariposa County High is the largest facility, yet it only hosts 448 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.