For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 99 students in Alta, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Alta, CA is Alta-dutch Flat Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alta, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Alta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alta, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alta-dutch Flat Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
34050 Alta-bonny Nook Rd.
Alta, CA 95701
(530) 389-8283
Alta, CA 95701
(530) 389-8283
Gr: K-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Alta, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Alta, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Alta, CA include Alta-dutch Flat Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alta?
1 public schools are located in Alta.
What is the racial composition of students in Alta?
Alta public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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