For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 68 students in Alpine County, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Alpine County, CA are Bear Valley Elementary School and Diamond Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alpine County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Alpine County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alpine County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 Creekside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Diamond Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2238
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2238
Gr: K-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Alpine County Secondary Community Day
Alternative School
43 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alpine-tahoe Community
Alternative School
43 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Alpine Academy - A California Opportunity School
Alternative School
43 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Gr: 1-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Alpine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpine County Elementary Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
43 Hawkside Dr
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Gr: 4-5
Po Box 207
Kirkwood, CA 95646
(530) 258-8576
Kirkwood, CA 95646
(530) 258-8576
Gr: K-8 | 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Alpine County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Alpine County, CA include Bear Valley Elementary School and Diamond Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alpine County?
4 public schools are located in Alpine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alpine County?
Alpine County public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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