For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 5,322 students in Calaveras County, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 98 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Calaveras County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Calaveras County, CA are Avery Middle School, Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative) and Albert A. Michelson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calaveras County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Calaveras County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Calaveras County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avery Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4545 Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8520
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8520
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
Rank: #22.
Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4545 Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8504
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8504
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Rank: #33.
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
196 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 728-3441
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 728-3441
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Calaveras River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1996
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1996
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa)
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
185 S. Main St.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6020
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6020
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Oakendell Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3585 Hawver Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1961
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1961
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #77.
Bret Harte Union High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
Rank: #88.
Hazel Fischer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1605 Blagen Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8030
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8030
Grades: K-5
| 176 students
Rank: #99.
Mokelumne Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8350 Highway 26
Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245
(209) 754-2140
Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245
(209) 754-2140
Grades: K-6
| 158 students
Rank: #1010.
Mountain Oaks
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(888) 686-6257
San Andreas, CA 95249
(888) 686-6257
Grades: K-12
| 402 students
Rank: #1111.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
54 Bald Mountain Rd.
West Point, CA 95255
(209) 754-2255
West Point, CA 95255
(209) 754-2255
Grades: K-6
| 121 students
Rank: #1212.
Valley Springs Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Pine St.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2141
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2141
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #1313.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
646 Stanislaus Ave.
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-6533
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-6533
Grades: K-8
| 514 students
Rank: #1414.
Copperopolis Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
217 Sch St.
Copperopolis, CA 95228
(209) 782-3500
Copperopolis, CA 95228
(209) 782-3500
Grades: K-6
| 241 students
Rank: #1515.
Vallecito Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #1616.
Calaveras High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 High Sch St.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1811
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1811
Grades: 8-12
| 746 students
Rank: #1717.
Gold Strike High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 High Sch St.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #1818.
San Andreas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Lewis Ave.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2365
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2365
Grades: K-8
| 320 students
Rank: #1919.
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Gold Strike Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Grades: K-12
| 111 students
Rank: #2020.
Toyon Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3412 Double Spring Rd.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2137
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2137
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Rank: #2121.
Jenny Lind Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Dr.r Rd.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2350
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2350
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
Learners Empowered Academic Progress (Leap)
Alternative School
981 Tuolumne
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-1855
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-1855
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Calaveras County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Angels Creek Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1219 Rasberry Ln.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-0319
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-0319
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
550 Creekside Dr
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 753-2880
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 753-2880
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
550 Creekside Dr
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 753-2072
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 753-2072
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P.o. Box 4430
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-6900
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Calaveras County Rop (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
185 S. Main St.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6033
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6033
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Calaveras Educational Transitions Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3304 B Highway 12
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Camp Connell Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 760
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-6597
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-6597
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Po Box 242
Copperopolis, CA 95228
(209) 785-4171
Copperopolis, CA 95228
(209) 785-4171
Grades: 9-11
| 3 students
Jenny Lind High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
11618 Sch St
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2123
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2123
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
John Vierra High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mark Twain Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
981 Tuolumne Ave
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-1855
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-1855
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
298 Rail Rd. Flat Rd.
Rail Road Flat, CA 95248
(209) 754-2275
Rail Road Flat, CA 95248
(209) 754-2275
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Vallecito Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1605 Blagen Rd
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-8030
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-8030
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
West Point Alternative High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
54 Bald Mountain Rd.
Rail Road Flat, CA 95248
(209) 754-2123
Rail Road Flat, CA 95248
(209) 754-2123
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Calaveras County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Calaveras County, CA include Avery Middle School, Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative) and Albert A. Michelson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Calaveras County?
22 public schools are located in Calaveras County.
What percentage of students in Calaveras County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Calaveras County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Calaveras County?
Calaveras County public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Calaveras County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Calaveras County include: Calaveras High School vs. Bret Harte Union High School, Bret Harte Union High School vs. Calaveras High School, Valley Springs Elementary School vs. Jenny Lind Elementary School
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