For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 700 students in Fortuna, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fortuna, CA are Redwood Preparatory Charter, Toddy Thomas Middle School and Fortuna Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fortuna, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Fortuna have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 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.
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%
Rank: #33.
Fortuna Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
843 L St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Gr: 7-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fortuna, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fortuna, CA include Redwood Preparatory Charter, Toddy Thomas Middle School and Fortuna Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fortuna?
3 public middle schools are located in Fortuna.
What is the racial composition of students in Fortuna?
Fortuna public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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