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Fortuna Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 98 students in Fortuna, CA, 4% of all K-12 students in Fortuna, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Fortuna, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Fortuna Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Fortuna Junior Academy
Fortuna Junior Academy
Gr: 3-8 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1200 Ross Hill Rd
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2988
(1)
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Map of New Life Christian School
New Life Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1355 Ross HIll Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
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Fortuna, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of North Coast Mennonite
North Coast Mennonite
Gr: 1-10 | 29 students
Mennonite
3131 Mcdermott St
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 768-1709
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Fortuna, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
98
Students
-15.5% (-18 students) 10-yr
$3,050
Avg. Tuition
41%
Students of Color
+141.2% (+24.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+37.5% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fortuna)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,911 Schools
# Students
98 Students
659,573 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearFortuna, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202549180179
202442175172
202349181174
202258189185
202158185180
202058179171
201944179175
201844173172
201747179180
201647173178
201539162167
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% Students of Color
41%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFortuna, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202541%51%34%
202441%51%34%
202341%50%33%
202216%48%33%
202116%48%32%
202016%48%32%
201920%48%31%
201820%47%31%
201716%50%32%
201616%49%32%
201517%49%32%
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0.68
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearFortuna, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.680.740.65
20240.610.740.65
20230.680.740.65
20220.580.730.64
20210.580.730.64
20200.580.730.64
20190.560.730.63
20180.560.730.63
20170.510.720.61
20160.510.720.61
20150.360.720.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearFortuna, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%1%1%
20242%1%1%
20232%1%1%
20222%1%2%
20212%1%1%
20202%1%1%
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# Asian Students
1 Student
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
1%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFortuna, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%11%5%
20241%11%5%
20231%11%5%
20193%10%4%
20183%10%4%
20173%10%4%
20163%10%4%
20154%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
25 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFortuna, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202526%16%9%
202420%16%9%
202326%16%9%
202210%16%8%
202110%16%9%
202010%16%9%
201910%16%8%
201810%17%8%
20177%17%8%
20167%17%8%
20158%17%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
30,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFortuna, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%5%8%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
42 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
43%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFortuna, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202543%37%52%
202456%37%52%
202343%38%52%
202255%40%54%
202155%40%54%
202055%40%54%
201960%41%56%
201860%41%56%
201765%43%58%
201665%43%58%
201579%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
27 Students
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
28%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFortuna, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202527%29%26%
202420%29%26%
202327%28%25%
202233%28%25%
202133%27%25%
202033%27%24%
201927%26%24%
201827%26%23%
201724%24%22%
201624%24%22%
20158%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
9 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFortuna, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202511:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
20229:112:111:1
20219:113:111:1
20209:113:112:1
20197:112:112:1
20187:112:112:1
20178:113:112:1
20168:113:112:1
20158:113:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,050
$18,344
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fortuna, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Fortuna, CA is Fortuna Junior Academy.
How many private schools are located in Fortuna?
2 private schools are located in Fortuna.
What percentage of students in Fortuna go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Fortuna are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fortuna?
100% of private schools in Fortuna are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

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