Fortuna Junior Academy in Fortuna, CA serves grades 3 through 8 with a total enrollment of 9 students in a town鈥揵ased setting.
The school is affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist Church and operates as a co鈥揺ducational private school.
Founded in 1924, Fortuna Junior Academy has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 9:1 with one full鈥搕ime teacher.
Annual tuition at Fortuna Junior Academy is $3,600, ranking it among the more affordable private schools in California.
The school's student body includes approximately 29% students of color, reflecting moderate diversity within the small enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,600
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Fortuna Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortuna Junior Academy cost?
Fortuna Junior Academy's tuition is approximately $3,600 for private students.
What is Fortuna Junior Academy's ranking?
Fortuna Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Fortuna Junior Academy?
The application deadline for Fortuna Junior Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Fortuna Junior Academy located?
Fortuna Junior Academy is located in the Rohnerville neighborhood of Fortuna, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Rohnerville.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Fortuna Junior Academy is New Life Christian School (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Life Christian School
(Christian)
1355 Ross HIll Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Gospel Outreach School
(Christian)
2845 Saint James Pl
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
14.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
St. Bernard's Academy ![St. Bernard's Academy Photo]( "St. Bernard's Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
222 Dollison Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
14.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6
Redwood Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
2039 E Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 442-4625
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 442-4625
14.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 93 students Tuition listed
Mistwood Montessori School
Montessori School
1801 10th St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-8100
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-8100
15.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Life Christian School
(Christian)
1355 Ross HIll Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Gospel Outreach School
(Christian)
2845 Saint James Pl
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
14.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
St. Bernard's Academy ![St. Bernard's Academy Photo]( "St. Bernard's Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
222 Dollison Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
14.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6
North Valley School, Redding
Special Education School
855 Canyon Rd
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 232-1461
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 232-1461
92.3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 61 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Shasta Baptist Schools
(Baptist)
6600 Westside Rd
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-3494
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-3494
92.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Life Christian School
(Christian)
1355 Ross HIll Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Gospel Outreach School
(Christian)
2845 Saint James Pl
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
14.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
St. Bernard's Academy ![St. Bernard's Academy Photo]( "St. Bernard's Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
222 Dollison Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
14.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6
Redwood Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
2039 E Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 442-4625
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 442-4625
14.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 93 students Tuition listed
70 Stephens Lane
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-1738
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-1738
17.8 miles
Gr: 3-7 | 5 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Life Christian School
(Christian)
1355 Ross HIll Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Mistwood Montessori School
Montessori School
1801 10th St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-8100
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-8100
15.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Mad River Montessori
Montessori School
1710 Janes Road
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 476-4027
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 476-4027
21.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Begininings Inc.
Montessori School
5 Cemetery Rd
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-3617
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-3617
35.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Foursquare Christian School
(Pentecostal)
144 Butte St
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9501
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9501
81.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 81 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 236 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
(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
0.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(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
0.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2292 Newburg Rd.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 725-0209
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 725-0209
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
392 16th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4463
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4463
1.3 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 66 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
School Reviews
5 3/29/2013
The staff at FJA are amazing! The kids learn so much!
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