Students
1,438
enrolled at the 7 public schools with a Mariposa address.
Mariposa · Mariposa County
Schools in Mariposa
Mariposa’s 2 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 64 to 66.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in Mariposa score highest?
Mariposa Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 66. That is higher than 3 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
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Rank 1
Mariposa Elementary
Mariposa County Unified · 95338 · Grades K–8
1082% below the standard
Scope Score 66Needs Support · 3rd percentile
Rank 2
Woodland Elementary
Mariposa County Unified · 95338 · Grades K–8
1679% below the standard
Scope Score 64Needs Support · bottom 1%
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
Middle schools
Which middle schools in Mariposa score highest?
Mariposa Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 71. That is higher than 23 in 100 California middle schools we score.
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Rank 1
Mariposa Elementary
Mariposa County Unified · 95338 · Grades K–8
1872% below the standard
Scope Score 71Needs Support · 23rd percentile
Rank 2
Woodland Elementary
Mariposa County Unified · 95338 · Grades K–8
1481% below the standard
Scope Score 67Needs Support · 4th percentile
1 middle school not ranked statewide
It is compared only with other alternative schools, so it is listed apart.
- Sierra HomeAlternative school
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
Where does the high school we score in Mariposa stand?
Mariposa County High has a Scope Score of 75. That is higher than 52 in 100 California high schools we score. It is the only public high school we score in Mariposa.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Mariposa County High
Mariposa County Unified · 95338 · Grades 9–12
222553% below the standard
Scope Score 75Solid · 52nd percentile
3 high schools not ranked statewide
Court and community schools, special education centers and continuation schools enroll students differently from a regular school, so each is compared only with its own kind or not ranked.
- County CommunityCounty community school
- Monarch AcademySpecial education center
- Spring Hill High (Continuation)Continuation high school
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
Two districts run the public schools with a Mariposa address. The home address decides which district serves a child.
District
Mariposa County Unified
5schools here
Elementary, Middle, High. Mariposa County High, Sierra Home, Mariposa Elementary, Woodland, Spring Hill High (Continuation).
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Mariposa County Office of Education
2schools here
High. County Community, Monarch Academy.
Does living in Mariposa decide which school my child attends?
No. A city can hold schools from more than one district, and attendance boundaries decide which school serves an address. Confirm the school for your address with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
1 private school has a Mariposa address. It doesn’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score it.
- Victory Baptist Christian School - Vbcs95338 · 33 students
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No charter school has a Mariposa address in our records. Private school names and enrollment are from the California Department of Education’s private school filings and the federal Private School Survey.
Students
Who goes to school here?
1,438 students go to the 7 public schools with a Mariposa address. 68 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
65–76%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in Mariposa?
Are the public schools in Mariposa good?
Mariposa’s 2 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 64 to 66. Of those, 2 are Needs Support. Mariposa’s 2 public middle schools have Scope Scores from 67 to 71. Of those, 2 are Needs Support. Mariposa has one public high school we score. Mariposa County High has a Scope Score of 75. It is Solid, at the 52nd percentile. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in Mariposa rank highest?
Mariposa Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 66. It is Needs Support, at the 3rd percentile. Mariposa Elementary is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 71. It is Needs Support, at the 23rd percentile. Mariposa County High is the only high school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 75. It is Solid, at the 52nd percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
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The district that runs the public schools here.
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the public schools with a Mariposa address. They can belong to more than one school district.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
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