For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 944 students in Mariposa, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mariposa, CA are Woodland Elementary School, Mariposa Elementary School and Monarch Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mariposa, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mariposa have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mariposa, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3394 Woodland Dr.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0310
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0310
Gr: K-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Mariposa Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5044 Jones St.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0340
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0340
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
County Community
Alternative School
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Spring Hill Opportunity
Alternative School
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mariposa, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mariposa, CA include Woodland Elementary School, Mariposa Elementary School and Monarch Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mariposa?
6 public elementary schools are located in Mariposa.
What is the racial composition of students in Mariposa?
Mariposa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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