Best Schools in Wawona, California
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
Pending
test data coming
Median Home
$912,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
Pending
test data coming
Median Home
$912,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Median household income
- $44,962
- Median home value
- $912,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 26%
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Wawona compares
Median household income
$45k
45% of California median
About Schools in Wawona, California
Wawona, California is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
Wawona is served by 1 school district: Yosemite-Wawona Elementary Charter District. These districts collectively serve 17 students.
Wawona's community shows 34% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $44,962. The poverty rate in the area is 18.1%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 students · Kindergarten–6th | — |
Schools in Wawona
Wawona, California · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$44,962
Median Home Value
$912,500
Median Rent
$2,037/mo
Population
2,067
College Educated
34%
Homeownership
26%
Poverty Rate
18.1%
Community Profile
Wawona has a median household income of $44,962. It is an area where 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $912,500, with a median rent of $2,037/month. The area has a poverty rate of 18.1%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
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- California
- Elementary
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Wawona, California
How many schools are in Wawona, California?
Wawona has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
How many school districts serve Wawona, California?
Wawona is served by 1 school district: Yosemite-wawona Elementary Charter District.
What is the education level in Wawona, California?
According to Census data, 34% of adults in Wawona have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Wawona, California?
The median household income in Wawona is approximately $44,962 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Wawona, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.