For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 240 students in North Fork, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 7 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in North Fork, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in North Fork, CA are Mountain Oaks High School and North Fork Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Fork, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in North Fork have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Fork, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Oaks High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33030 Road 228
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-4440
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-4440
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
North Fork Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33087 Road 228
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-2215
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-2215
Gr: K-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Manzanita Community Day
Alternative School
45077 Road 200
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 868-4200
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 868-4200
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in North Fork, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in North Fork, CA include Mountain Oaks High School and North Fork Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in North Fork?
3 public schools are located in North Fork.
What percentage of students in North Fork go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in North Fork are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Fork?
North Fork public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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