For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,001 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 average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Alturas, CA (2026)
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.
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 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
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 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
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 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
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 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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