Mono County Schools & Education
Mono County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
80.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
80.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,800
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,762
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#37
of 58 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Mono County
Measured School Summary
Mono County has midrange measured school signals (score: 51/100) with a graduation rate of 80.8%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Mono County spends $10,800 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 7% below the California average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 23% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Mono 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
14 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
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #37 of 58 California counties with school score data.
Completion
80.8%
6.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,800
$2,038 above the state average
School coverage
14
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
Mono County has 14 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 Mono 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.
Mixed school landscape
Mono County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#37
of 58 California counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 93% 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.
Mammoth Unified
Elementary to high school visible
1,118 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Eastern Sierra Unified
Elementary and high visible
394 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Mono County Office of Education
High school only in this slice
17 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Mono County ROC/P
High school only in this slice
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Eastern Sierra Unified is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Mono County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Mono County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Mono 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.
High-Altitude Education in Mono
Mono County maintains 14 public schools across 4 districts, catering to a total enrollment of 1,529 students. The system is diverse for its size, featuring 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 7 high schools to serve scattered mountain communities.
Mammoth Unified Serves the Majority
Mammoth Unified is the largest district, enrolling 1,118 students across its 4 schools, while Eastern Sierra Unified covers more ground with 6 schools. There are currently no charter schools in Mono, reflecting a commitment to established district-led education.
Vibrant Schools in a Wilderness Setting
The average school size is 127 students, set primarily in rural (8) and town (6) locales. Mammoth Elementary is the largest hub with 529 students, contrasting with Lee Vining Elementary, which serves exactly 100 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Mono County
Reported Enrollment
1,529
13 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Mono County
Mammoth Unified
Eastern Sierra Unified
Mono County Office of Education
Mono County ROC/P
14 Public Schools in Mono 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 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Elementary | Record | Mammoth Unified | Mammoth Lakes, 93546Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 529 |
| Mammoth High | Record | Mammoth Unified | Mammoth Lakes, 93546Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 351 |
| Mammoth Middle | Record | Mammoth Unified | Mammoth Lakes, 93546Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 229 |
| Antelope Elementary | Record | Eastern Sierra Unified | Coleville, 96107Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 121 |
| Lee Vining Elementary | Record | Eastern Sierra Unified | Lee Vining, 93541Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 100 |
| Coleville High | Record | Eastern Sierra Unified | Coleville, 96107Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 64 |
| Bridgeport Elementary | Record | Eastern Sierra Unified | Bridgeport, 93517Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 52 |
| Lee Vining High | Record | Eastern Sierra Unified | Lee Vining, 93541Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 38 |
| Edna Beaman Elementary | Record | Eastern Sierra Unified | Benton, 93512Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 19 |
| Jan Work Community | Record | Mono County Office of Education | Bridgeport, 93517Town: Remote | 7–12 | Alternative | 12 |
| Sierra High (Continuation) | Record | Mammoth Unified | Mammoth Lakes, 93546Town: Remote | 10–12 | Alternative | 9 |
| Sawtooth Ridge Community | Record | Mono County Office of Education | Mammoth Lakes, 93546Rural: Remote | 7–12 | Alternative | 5 |
| Mono County ROP | Record | Mono County ROC/P | Bridgeport, 93517Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| Mono County Office of Education Inclusive Preschool | Record | Mono County Office of Education | Mammoth Lakes, 93546Town: Remote | — | Other | — |
Antelope Elementary
Eastern Sierra Unified
Coleville, 96107 / Rural: Remote
Lee Vining Elementary
Eastern Sierra Unified
Lee Vining, 93541 / Rural: Remote
Bridgeport Elementary
Eastern Sierra Unified
Bridgeport, 93517 / Rural: Remote
Edna Beaman Elementary
Eastern Sierra Unified
Benton, 93512 / Rural: Remote
Jan Work Community
Mono County Office of Education
Bridgeport, 93517 / Town: Remote
Sierra High (Continuation)
Mammoth Unified
Mammoth Lakes, 93546 / Town: Remote
Sawtooth Ridge Community
Mono County Office of Education
Mammoth Lakes, 93546 / Rural: Remote
Mono County Office of Education Inclusive Preschool
Mono County Office of Education
Mammoth Lakes, 93546 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,800
State avg $8,762
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Schools in Mono County, California — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Mono County, California?
Mono County maintains 14 public schools across 4 districts, catering to a total enrollment of 1,529 students. The system is diverse for its size, featuring 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 7 high schools to serve scattered mountain communities.
What are the major school districts in Mono County, California?
Mammoth Unified is the largest district, enrolling 1,118 students across its 4 schools, while Eastern Sierra Unified covers more ground with 6 schools. There are currently no charter schools in Mono, reflecting a commitment to established district-led education.
What is the school experience like in Mono County?
The average school size is 127 students, set primarily in rural (8) and town (6) locales. Mammoth Elementary is the largest hub with 529 students, contrasting with Lee Vining Elementary, which serves exactly 100 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.