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Best 95540 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,007 students in 95540, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95540, CA are Redwood Preparatory Charter, Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School and Linell K. Walker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95540 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95540, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95540, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95540, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95540, CA include Redwood Preparatory Charter, Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School and Linell K. Walker Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95540?
4 public elementary schools are located in 95540.
What is the racial composition of students in 95540?
95540 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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