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Mono County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 1Middle 1High 2Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Eastern Sierra Unified

Elementary and high visible

394 students

Elementary 4Middle 0High 2Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Mono County Office of Education

High school only in this slice

17 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 2Other 1

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Mono County ROC/P

High school only in this slice

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

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

Elementary5
Middle1
High7
Other1

4 School Districts in Mono County

Mammoth Unified

4 schools
1,118 students

Eastern Sierra Unified

6 schools
394 students

Mono County Office of Education

4 schools
200 students

Mono County ROC/P

1 school
0 students

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 data

Level

Showing 14 of 14 matching schools

Mammoth Elementary

Mammoth Unified

Mammoth Lakes, 93546 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary529 students

Mammoth High

Mammoth Unified

Mammoth Lakes, 93546 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High351 students

Mammoth Middle

Mammoth Unified

Mammoth Lakes, 93546 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle229 students

Antelope Elementary

Eastern Sierra Unified

Coleville, 96107 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Primary121 students

Lee Vining Elementary

Eastern Sierra Unified

Lee Vining, 93541 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Primary100 students

Coleville High

Eastern Sierra Unified

Coleville, 96107 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High64 students

Bridgeport Elementary

Eastern Sierra Unified

Bridgeport, 93517 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Primary52 students

Lee Vining High

Eastern Sierra Unified

Lee Vining, 93541 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High38 students

Edna Beaman Elementary

Eastern Sierra Unified

Benton, 93512 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary19 students

Jan Work Community

Mono County Office of Education

Bridgeport, 93517 / Town: Remote

Record7–12Alternative12 students

Sierra High (Continuation)

Mammoth Unified

Mammoth Lakes, 93546 / Town: Remote

Record10–12Alternative9 students

Sawtooth Ridge Community

Mono County Office of Education

Mammoth Lakes, 93546 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12Alternative5 students

Mono County ROP

Mono County ROC/P

Bridgeport, 93517 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12Vocational0 students

Mono County Office of Education Inclusive Preschool

Mono County Office of Education

Mammoth Lakes, 93546 / Town: Remote

RecordOtherEnrollment not available

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$10,800

State avg $8,762

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which California counties have the highest graduation rates?
Sierra County (95.0%), El Dorado County (93.3%), and Colusa County (92.5%) currently lead California among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in California?
Across California counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $8,762. The highest current county values are Alpine County ($23,219), Mono County ($10,800), and Marin County ($10,425). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Mono County?
Mono County has a school score of 51/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Mono County?
The high school graduation rate in Mono County is 80.8%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Mono County spend per student?
Mono County spends $10,800 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.