For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,007 students in Fortuna, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fortuna, 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.
Fortuna, CA public elementary schools 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 Fortuna 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 Public Elementary Schools in Fortuna, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Rohnerville Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4688
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2089 Newburg Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2519
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Thomas St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5197
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 Fortuna, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fortuna, CA include Redwood Preparatory Charter, Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School and Linell K. Walker Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fortuna?
4 public elementary schools are located in Fortuna.
What is the racial composition of students in Fortuna?
Fortuna 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).
Which public elementary schools in Fortuna are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fortuna include: Linell K. Walker Elementary School vs. Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, Redwood Preparatory Charter vs. Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, Linell K. Walker Elementary School vs. Redwood Preparatory Charter
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