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Best 95540 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,284 students in 95540, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 98 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 95540, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95540, CA are Academy Of The Redwoods, Redwood Preparatory Charter and Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95540 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95540, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95540, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Of The Redwoods
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Redwood Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1480 Ross Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 682-6149
Gr: K-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3850 Rohnerville Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4688
Gr: K-4 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Linell K. Walker Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2089 Newburg Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2519
Gr: K-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Fortuna Union High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
379 12th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4461
Gr: 9-12 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Toddy Thomas Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Thomas St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5197
Gr: 5-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Fortuna Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
843 L St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Gr: 7-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
East High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
392 16th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4463
Gr: 10-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95540, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95540, CA include Academy Of The Redwoods, Redwood Preparatory Charter and Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95540?
8 public schools are located in 95540.
What percentage of students in 95540 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 95540 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95540?
95540 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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