Public schools in Fort Bragg, CA
8 open public schools with an address in Fort Bragg, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,750
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Fort Bragg public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Fort Bragg, CA: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,750 students, an average of 219 per school. The largest campus is Fort Bragg High (569 students), and the largest elementary school is Redwood Elementary (343).
Fort Bragg Unified operates the most schools here (7), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17:1, lower than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 78% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Fort Bragg
Elementary schools in Fort Bragg
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Gray Elementary Fort Bragg Unified | 03–05 | 342 | 18:1 | |
| Redwood Elementary Fort Bragg Unified | KG–02 | 343 | 17.2:1 | |
| Three Rivers Charter Three Rivers Charter District · Charter | 01–08 | 81 | 20.3:1 |
Middle schools in Fort Bragg
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bragg Middle Fort Bragg Unified | 06–08 | 376 | 17.1:1 | |
| Shelter Cove Fort Bragg Unified · Alternative School | 04–08 | 5 | 4.5:1 |
High schools in Fort Bragg
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bragg High Fort Bragg Unified | 09–12 | 569 | 16.8:1 | |
| Lighthouse Community Day Fort Bragg Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 7 | 5:1 | |
| Noyo High (Continuation) Fort Bragg Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 27 | 10.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.2%
- Hispanic45.4%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial11.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Fort Bragg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,750 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fort Bragg
How many public schools are in Fort Bragg, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Fort Bragg: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 1,750 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fort Bragg?
Schools with an address in Fort Bragg belong to 2 education agencies, led by Fort Bragg Unified (7 schools), Three Rivers Charter District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Fort Bragg?
Fort Bragg High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fort Bragg, with 569 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fort Bragg?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Fort Bragg are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Three Rivers Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fort Bragg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fort Bragg public schools is 17:1, lower than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fort Bragg guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities