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Best Calaveras County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 5,203 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 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Calaveras County, CA are Albert A. Michelson Elementary School, Avery Middle School and Calaveras River Academy. 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 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Calaveras County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
196 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 728-3441
Gr: K-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Avery Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4545 Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8520
Gr: 6-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Calaveras River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1996
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa)
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
185 South Main St.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6020
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Oakendell Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3585 Hawver Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1961
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Hazel Fischer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1605 Blagen Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8030
Gr: K-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Bret Harte Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Mokelumne Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8350 Highway 26
Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245
(209) 754-2140
Gr: K-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Mountain Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(888) 686-6257
Gr: K-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Valley Springs Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Pine St.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2141
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
54 Bald Mountain Rd.
West Point, CA 95255
(209) 754-2255
Gr: K-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Vallecito Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
Copperopolis Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
217 School St.
Copperopolis, CA 95228
(209) 782-3500
Gr: K-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
Calaveras High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
350 High School St.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1811
Gr: 8-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
646 Stanislaus Ave.
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-6533
Gr: K-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1616.
Jenny Lind Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5100 Driver Rd.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2350
Gr: K-7 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Gold Strike High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
350 High School St.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1818.
San Andreas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Lewis Ave.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2365
Gr: K-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1919.
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Gold Strike Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Gr: K-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2020.
Toyon Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3412 Double Spring Rd.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2137
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Learners Empowered Academic Progress (Leap)
Alternative School
981 Tuolumne
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-1855
Gr: 4-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Calaveras County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Calaveras County, CA include Albert A. Michelson Elementary School, Avery Middle School and Calaveras River Academy.
How many public schools are located in Calaveras County?
21 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 90%).
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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Calaveras County are often viewed compared to one another?

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