YOSEMITE-WAWONA ELEMENTARY CHARTER

Yosemite-Wawona Elementary Charter is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary school district, located in Wawona, CA with about 26 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade.

Yosemite-Wawona Elementary Charter School is a unique, small-scale educational institution located within the historic Wawona community of Yosemite National Park. As a dependent charter school, it serves students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, functioning as the primary educational hub for families living and working in the park. Because of its remote location, the school emphasizes a tight-knit, community-oriented atmosphere where mixed-grade instruction allows for highly individualized attention and a collaborative learning environment.

The school’s curriculum is deeply influenced by its spectacular surroundings, often integrating the natural environment of Yosemite into daily lessons to foster place-based learning. By leveraging its unique setting, Yosemite-Wawona provides students with hands-on opportunities to explore ecology, history, and environmental stewardship that are unavailable in traditional urban settings. Despite its limited enrollment, the school remains committed to meeting state academic standards while cultivating a resilient, nature-focused educational experience for the children of the park’s residents.

For more information, contact Yosemite-Wawona Elementary Charter at (209) 375-6383 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.