For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 98 students in Fortuna, CA (there are , serving 2,284 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Fortuna, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Fortuna, CA is Fortuna Junior Academy.
100% of private schools in Fortuna, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top-Ranked Fortuna 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 Ross Hill Rd
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2988
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2988
Gr: 3-8 | 9 students Tuition listed
New Life Christian School
(Christian)
1355 Ross HIll Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Fortuna, California 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North Coast Mennonite (Closed 2025)
(Mennonite)
3131 Mcdermott St
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 768-1709
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 768-1709
Gr: 1-10 | 29 students
Overview
This Town (Fortuna)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
98 Students
660,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
41%
52%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,050
$18,325
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.74
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
1%
11%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
16%
# Black Students
1 Student
30,233 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
42 Students
235,855 Students
% White Students
43%
37%
# 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
188,449 Students
% of Others Students
28%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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