For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,301 students in Alturas, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Alturas, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Alturas, CA are Modoc County Special Education, Warner High School and High Desert Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alturas, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Alturas have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alturas, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Modoc County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7110
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7110
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Warner High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 North East St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
High Desert Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 North East St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Gr: 6-10 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Shasta View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
675 Shasta View Dr.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Gr: K-12 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Alturas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
809 West Eighth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Modoc Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
906 West Fourth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Modoc High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 North Main St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Modoc County Rop
Vocational School
139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7102
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7102
Gr: 9-12
Alturas, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Modoc County Community - Alturas (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
139 Henderson St
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7103
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7103
Gr: K-12
Modoc County Community - Tulelake (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
461 Second St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7103
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7103
Gr: K-6
Modoc County Community School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7146
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7146
Gr: 8-11 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
214 W. First St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Gr: K-12 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
30611 Whitmore Rd.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Gr: K-12 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alturas, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Alturas, CA include Modoc County Special Education, Warner High School and High Desert Community Day.
How many public schools are located in Alturas?
8 public schools are located in Alturas.
What percentage of students in Alturas go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Alturas are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alturas?
Alturas public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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