For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,361 students in 95540, CA (there are , serving 127 private students). 95% 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 Linell K. Walker 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 33%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Of The Redwoods
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: #22.
Redwood Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1480 Ross Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 682-6149
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 682-6149
Grades: K-8
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Linell K. Walker Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2089 Newburg Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2519
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2519
Grades: K-4
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Rohnerville Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4688
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4688
Grades: K-4
| 301 students
Rank: #55.
Fortuna Union High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
379 12th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4461
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4461
Grades: 9-12
| 871 students
Rank: #66.
Toddy Thomas Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Thomas St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5197
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5197
Grades: 5-8
| 236 students
Rank: #77.
East High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
392 16th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4463
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4463
Grades: 10-12
| 47 students
Rank: #88.
Fortuna Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
843 L St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Grades: 7-8
| 253 students
95540, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eel River Success Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2292 Newburg Ave
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-0209
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-0209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
843 L St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Grades: 5-8
| 367 students
Strongs Creek Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
922 North St
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5303
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5303
Grades: 9-10
| 8 students
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 Linell K. Walker 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?
95% 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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