For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 509 students in Mono County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mono County, CA are Lee Vining Elementary School, Jan Work Community and Bridgeport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mono County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Mono County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 Mono County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee Vining Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
132 Lee Vining Ave.
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 647-6460
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 647-6460
Grades: K-8
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Jan Work Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
451 Sierra Park Rd.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 Kingsley St.
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7441
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7441
Grades: K-8
| 51 students
Rank: #44.
Antelope Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111527 Highway 395
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Rank: #55.
Mammoth Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Meridian Blvd.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-9315
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-9315
Grades: 6-8
| 227 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sawtooth Ridge Community
Alternative School
111591 Hwy. 395
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tioga Community
Alternative School
132 Lee Vining Ave.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Mono County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternativeopportunity (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 477
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 934-0031
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 934-0031
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Benton Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
25541 Highway 6
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Grades: K-6
| 2 students
8544 Airport Rd
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(530) 378-5254
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(530) 378-5254
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
231 Kingsley St
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7161
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7161
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
25541 Hwy 6
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Lee Vining Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
51710 Hwy 395
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 932-7443
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 932-7443
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
365 Sierra Park Rd.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-7636
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-7636
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Mono County Opportunity Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
451 Sierra Park Rd.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Mono County Rop (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
37 Emigrant St.
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7311
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 932-7311
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sawtooth Ridge Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
111591 Hwy 395
Coleville, CA 96107
(760) 934-0031
Coleville, CA 96107
(760) 934-0031
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Summit Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 130
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0031
Grades: 3-11
| 14 students
Tioga Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
132 Lee Vining Ave
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 934-0031
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 934-0031
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Walker River High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
111591 Hwy 395
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2231
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mono County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mono County, CA include Lee Vining Elementary School, Jan Work Community and Bridgeport Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mono County?
7 public middle schools are located in Mono County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mono County?
Mono County public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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