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8 schools in Mariposa

California · Public K-12

For families in Mariposa, public-school options total 8 K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment near 1,438 (3 elementary and 2 high).

7-year change in Mariposa

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,438
+64 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
+1 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
62%
was 68%
% Hispanic
23%
was 17%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
County CommunityCombinedKG-125
Mariposa County HighHigh09-12461
Mariposa ElementaryElementaryKG-08386
Monarch AcademyCombinedKG-1248
Sierra HomeCombinedKG-1270
Spring Hill High (Continuation)High09-1233
Spring Hill OpportunityElementaryKG-080
Woodland ElementaryElementaryKG-08435

About Mariposa

Mariposa is a mid-sized California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 8 schools and 1,438 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 3 elementary, 2 high, and 3 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 180, meaningfully below the state mean of about 578.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,438 students, increased 5% from the 1,374 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 6 to 7 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 68% to 62% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Mariposa discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Mariposa, California?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Mariposa, with a combined enrollment of about 1,438.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Mariposa?
Mariposa has 3 elementary, 2 high, 3 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Mariposa?
Mariposa County High is the largest public school in Mariposa by enrollment, with approximately 461 students.
What school districts serve Mariposa?
Mariposa is served by 2 public school districts, including Mariposa County Office of Education, Mariposa County Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Mariposa cover?
Public schools in Mariposa serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.