For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 719 students in Fortuna, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fortuna, CA are Redwood Preparatory Charter, Toddy Thomas Middle School and Fortuna Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fortuna, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Fortuna have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fortuna, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
Fortuna, 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 middle schools in Fortuna, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fortuna, CA include Redwood Preparatory Charter, Toddy Thomas Middle School and Fortuna Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fortuna?
3 public middle schools are located in Fortuna.
What is the racial composition of students in Fortuna?
Fortuna public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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