For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 68 students in Alpine County, CA.
The top ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Alpine County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Alpine County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #22.
Diamond Valley Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2238
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2238
Grades: K-8
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alpine County Opportunity
Alternative School
43 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Grades: 1-12
| 2 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Alpine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpine County Elementary Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
43 Hawkside Dr
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Po Box 207
Kirkwood, CA 95646
(530) 258-8576
Kirkwood, CA 95646
(530) 258-8576
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
43 Hawkside Dr
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-9423
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-9423
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Alpine County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Alpine County, CA include Bear Valley Elementary School and Diamond Valley Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Alpine County?
4 public middle schools are located in Alpine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alpine County?
Alpine County public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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