For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,450 students in Modoc County, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 37 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Modoc County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Modoc County, CA are Shasta View Academy, Surprise Valley High School and High Desert Community Day. 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 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Modoc County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shasta View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
675 Shasta View Dr.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Grades: K-12
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Surprise Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
470 Lincoln St.
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6141
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6141
Grades: 8-12
| 48 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
High Desert Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 N. E. St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 6-10
| 8 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
| 0 students
Rank: #55.
Warner High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 N. E. St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #66.
Surprise Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
470 Lincoln St.
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6141
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6141
Grades: K-7
| 67 students
Rank: #77.
Alturas Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 W. Eighth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #88.
Modoc Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
906 W. Fourth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Rank: #99.
Modoc High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 N. Main St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
Rank: n/an/a
Modoc County Rop
Vocational School
139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7102
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7102
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Modoc County 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
Hwy 299
Canby, CA 96015
(530) 233-7201
Canby, CA 96015
(530) 233-7201
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
205 Ash Valley Rd.
Adin, CA 96006
(530) 299-3271
Adin, CA 96006
(530) 299-3271
Grades: K-3
| 60 students
Great Basin High (Continuation School) (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
Ann And Lincoln St.
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-2387
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-2387
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 2021)
Alternative School
139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7146
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7146
Grades: 8-11
| 9 students
Modoc County Juvenile Court (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Corner Of Co Rds. 82 & 161
Canby, CA 96015
(530) 233-5215
Canby, CA 96015
(530) 233-5215
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
New Day Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
214 W. First St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Grades: K-12
| 108 students
New Day Academy - Shasta (Closed 2021)
Charter School
30611 Whitmore Rd.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Grades: K-12
| 459 students
Hwy 395 And County Rd 45
Likely, CA 96116
(530) 233-7201
Likely, CA 96116
(530) 233-7201
Grades: K-5
| 17 students
Surprise Valley Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
Garfield St.
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6161
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 Shasta View Academy, Surprise Valley High School and High Desert Community Day.
How many public schools are located in Modoc County, CA?
10 public schools are located in Modoc County, CA.
What percentage of students in Modoc County, CA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Modoc County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Modoc County, CA?
Modoc County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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