For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,054 students in 96101, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 96101, CA are Modoc County Special Education, High Desert Community Day and Shasta View Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 96101 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 96101, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96101, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Modoc County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7110
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7110
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
High Desert Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 North East St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 6-10
| 4 students
Rank: #33.
Shasta View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
675 Shasta View Dr.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Grades: K-12
| 491 students
Rank: #44.
Modoc Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
906 West Fourth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Rank: #55.
Alturas Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 West Eighth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
96101, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alturas Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
809 W. 8th St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Modoc County Community - Alturas (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
139 Henderson St
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7103
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7103
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Modoc County Community - Tulelake (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
461 Second St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7103
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7103
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Modoc County Community School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7146
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7146
Grades: 8-11
| 9 students
214 W. First St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Grades: K-12
| 108 students
30611 Whitmore Rd.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Grades: K-12
| 459 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 96101, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 96101, CA include Modoc County Special Education, High Desert Community Day and Shasta View Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 96101?
5 public elementary schools are located in 96101.
What is the racial composition of students in 96101?
96101 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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