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Mariposa County

California · Public K-12

Mariposa County's 16 public schools sit inside California and collectively enroll about 1,893 K-12 students across 9 elementary and 4 high.

7-year change in Mariposa County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,893
+5 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
15
+1 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
60%
was 68%
% Hispanic
26%
was 19%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
16
4 districts
Enrollment
1,893
NCES CCD
Median income
$68,412
Below California avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.0%
Above California avg
Elementary
9
1,267 students
Middle
0
schools
High
4
503 students
Combined / other
3
123 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Mariposa County Unified
1,685 students · 4 districts in Mariposa County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Mariposa County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
77%
Hispanic
15%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
12%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
60%
Hispanic
26%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
9%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
31.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.0%
civilian labor
Median age
51
17.2% under 18

Test scores in Mariposa County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. California state average: 47.6%.

See all 5 schools in Mariposa County ranked by score →

All schools (16)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Mariposa County HighMariposaHigh09-12461·
Woodland ElementaryMariposaElementaryKG-08435·
Mariposa ElementaryMariposaElementaryKG-08386·
Lake Don Pedro ElementaryLa GrangeElementaryKG-08195·
Sierra Foothill CharterCatheys ValleyElementaryKG-08140·
Sierra HomeMariposaCombinedKG-1270·
Monarch AcademyMariposaCombinedKG-1248·
Yosemite National Park El PortalEl PortalElementaryKG-0846·
Spring Hill High (Continuation)MariposaHigh09-1233·
Greeley Hill ElementaryCoultervilleElementaryKG-0825·
Yosemite National Park Valley ElementaryYosemiteElementaryKG-0825·
Yosemite-Wawona Elementary CharterWawonaElementaryKG-0615·
Coulterville HighCoultervilleHigh09-127·
County CommunityMariposaCombinedKG-125·
Yosemite Park HighYosemiteHigh09-122·
Spring Hill OpportunityMariposaElementaryKG-080·

Cities in Mariposa County

Mariposa8 schoolsCoulterville2 schoolsYosemite2 schoolsCatheys Valley1 schoolEl Portal1 schoolLa Grange1 schoolWawona1 school

About Mariposa County

In California, Mariposa County is a small county of about 17,082 residents. 16 public schools across the county hosts about 1,893 students between them.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $68,412 a year, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 23% below the California median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Mariposa County consists of 9 elementary schools (1,267 students), 4 high schools (503), and 3 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Mariposa County is Mariposa County Unified, which alone enrolls about 1,685 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Mariposa County has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,888 students to 1,893. The school count climbed from 14 to 15 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 68% to 60%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Mariposa County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Mariposa County?
Mariposa County, California has 16 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,893 students.
How many high schools are in Mariposa County?
Mariposa County, California has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 503 students.
How many elementary schools are in Mariposa County?
Mariposa County, California has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,267 students.
What is the largest school district in Mariposa County?
Mariposa County Unified is the largest school district in Mariposa County, serving approximately 1,685 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Mariposa County?
Mariposa County, California has a population of approximately 17,082, with a median age of 51. About 17.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Mariposa County?
Median household income in Mariposa County is $68,412, below the California average of $89,387. About 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Mariposa County?
Approximately 31.8% of adults 25 and older in Mariposa County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Mariposa County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 67.0% of students in Mariposa County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the California county average of 60.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mariposa County schools?
Across Mariposa County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 19.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Mariposa County?
Mariposa County residents are approximately 77% White, 15% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 12% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Mariposa County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data