For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,566 students in Alpine, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Alpine, CA are The Heights Charter, Shadow Hills Elementary School and Boulder Oaks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alpine, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alpine have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Alpine, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Heights Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2710 Alpine Blvd. Ste. E
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 792-9000
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 792-9000
Grades: K-8
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Shadow Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8770 Harbison Canyon Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2977
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2977
Grades: 1-5
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Boulder Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2320 Tavern Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-8676
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-8676
Grades: 1-5
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
Joan Macqueen Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Tavern Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Grades: 6-8
| 429 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8770 Harbison Canyon Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-2854
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-2854
Grades: K-8
| 78 students
Alpine, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpine Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2001 Tavern Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1850 Alpine Blvd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2625
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2625
Grades: 1-5
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Alpine, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Alpine, CA include The Heights Charter, Shadow Hills Elementary School and Boulder Oaks Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Alpine?
5 public elementary schools are located in Alpine.
What is the racial composition of students in Alpine?
Alpine public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Alpine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Alpine include: Boulder Oaks Elementary School vs. Shadow Hills Elementary School, Shadow Hills Elementary School vs. Boulder Oaks Elementary School, Boulder Oaks Elementary School vs. The Heights Charter
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