Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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)
Fortuna Junior Academy
About the School
- Fortuna Junior Academy in Fortuna, CA serves grades 3 through 8 with a total enrollment of 9 students in a town–based setting.
- The school is affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist Church and operates as a co–educational private school.
- Founded in 1924, Fortuna Junior Academy has a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with one full–time 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 (2026-27)
- 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)
School Rankings
Fortuna Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1355 Ross HIll Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
Distance: 14.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
Christian
2845 Saint James Pl
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
222 Dollison Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Distance: 14.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 93 students
Church of the Nazarene
2039 E Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 442-4625
Distance: 15.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Montessori School
1801 10th St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-8100
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1355 Ross HIll Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
Distance: 14.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
Christian
2845 Saint James Pl
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
222 Dollison Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Distance: 92.3 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 61 students
Special Education School
855 Canyon Rd
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 232-1461
Distance: 92.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
6600 Westside Rd
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-3494
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1355 Ross HIll Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
Distance: 14.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
Christian
2845 Saint James Pl
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
222 Dollison Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Distance: 14.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 93 students
Church of the Nazarene
2039 E Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 442-4625
Distance: 17.8 mi
Gr: 3-7 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
70 Stephens Lane
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-1738
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1355 Ross HIll Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
Distance: 15.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Montessori School
1801 10th St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-8100
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
1710 Janes Road
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 476-4027
Distance: 35.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students
Montessori School
5 Cemetery Rd
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-3617
Distance: 81.7 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Pentecostal
144 Butte St
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9501
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(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
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