Best Alturas Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,054 students in Alturas, CA.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Alturas, CA are Modoc County Special Education, High Desert Community Day and Shasta View Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Alturas, CA public elementary schools have an score of 27% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alturas have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Alturas, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Modoc County Special Education

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7110

Gr: K-12

Rank: #22.

High Desert Community Day

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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802 North East St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201

Gr: 6-10 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%

Rank: #33.

Shasta View Academy

Charter School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
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675 Shasta View Dr.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861

Gr: K-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #44.

Alturas Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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809 West Eighth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201

Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rank: #55.

Modoc Middle School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
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906 West Fourth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201

Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Alturas, California

Alturas, California Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Alturas Community Day (Closed 2017)

Alternative School

809 W. 8th St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201

Modoc County Community - Alturas (Closed 2017)

Alternative School

139 Henderson St
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

Gr: K-6

Modoc County Community School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7146

Gr: 8-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

New Day Academy (Closed 2023)

214 W. First St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861

Gr: K-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

New Day Academy - Shasta (Closed 2023)

30611 Whitmore Rd.
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 elementary schools in Alturas, CA?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Alturas, CA include Modoc County Special Education, High Desert Community Day and Shasta View Academy.

How many public elementary schools are located in Alturas?

5 public elementary schools are located in Alturas.

What is the racial composition of students in Alturas?

Alturas public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).