Best 95221 California Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 615 students in 95221, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 95221, CA are Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa), Bret Harte Union High School and Vallecito Continuation High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95221 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95221, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95221, CA Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa)
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
185 South Main St.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6020
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Bret Harte Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Vallecito Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95221 California

95221, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1219 Rasberry Ln.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-0319
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
185 S. Main St.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6033
Gr: K-12
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95221, CA?
How many public schools are located in 95221?
3 public schools are located in 95221.
What is the racial composition of students in 95221?
95221 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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