Top 10 Best Modoc County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,434 students in Modoc County, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 34 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Modoc County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Modoc County, CA are Modoc County Special Education, High Desert Community Day and Warner High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Modoc County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Modoc County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Modoc County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Modoc County Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7110
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
High Desert Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
802 N. E. St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 6-10
| 3 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Warner High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
802 N. E. St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #44.
Surprise Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
470 Lincoln St.
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6141
Grades: K-7
| 52 students
Rank: #55.
Shasta View Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
675 Shasta View Dr.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Grades: K-12
| 509 students
Rank: #66.
Modoc Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
906 W. Fourth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
Rank: #77.
Alturas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
809 W. Eighth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #88.
Surprise Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
470 Lincoln St.
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6141
Grades: 8-12
| 44 students
Rank: #99.
Modoc High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 N. Main St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Rank: n/an/a
Modoc County Rop
Vocational School
139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7102
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Modoc County, CA

Modoc County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
809 W. 8th St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hwy 299
Canby, CA 96015
(530) 233-7201
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
205 Ash Valley Rd.
Adin, CA 96006
(530) 299-3271
Grades: K-3
| 60 students
Ann And Lincoln St.
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-2387
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
139 Henderson St
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7103
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
461 Second St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7103
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7146
Grades: 8-11
| 9 students
Corner Of Co Rds. 82 & 161
Canby, CA 96015
(530) 233-5215
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
214 W. First St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Grades: K-12
| 108 students
30611 Whitmore Rd.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Grades: K-12
| 459 students
Hwy 395 And County Rd 45
Likely, CA 96116
(530) 233-7201
Grades: K-5
| 17 students
Garfield St.
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6161
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Modoc County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Modoc County, CA include Modoc County Special Education, High Desert Community Day and Warner High School.
How many public schools are located in Modoc County?
10 public schools are located in Modoc County.
What percentage of students in Modoc County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Modoc County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Modoc County?
Modoc County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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