For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 3,832 students in Calaveras County, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Calaveras County, CA are Albert A. Michelson Elementary School, Avery Middle School and Calaveras River Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calaveras County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Calaveras County have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Calaveras County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
196 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 728-3441
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 728-3441
Gr: K-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Avery Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4545 Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8520
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8520
Gr: 6-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Calaveras River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1996
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1996
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa)
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
185 South Main St.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6020
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6020
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Oakendell Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3585 Hawver Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1961
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1961
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Hazel Fischer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1605 Blagen Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8030
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8030
Gr: K-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Mokelumne Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8350 Highway 26
Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245
(209) 754-2140
Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245
(209) 754-2140
Gr: K-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Mountain Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(888) 686-6257
San Andreas, CA 95249
(888) 686-6257
Gr: K-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Valley Springs Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Pine St.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2141
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2141
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
54 Bald Mountain Rd.
West Point, CA 95255
(209) 754-2255
West Point, CA 95255
(209) 754-2255
Gr: K-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Copperopolis Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
217 School St.
Copperopolis, CA 95228
(209) 782-3500
Copperopolis, CA 95228
(209) 782-3500
Gr: K-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
646 Stanislaus Ave.
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-6533
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-6533
Gr: K-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Jenny Lind Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Driver Rd.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2350
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2350
Gr: K-7 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
San Andreas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Lewis Ave.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2365
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2365
Gr: K-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1515.
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Gold Strike Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Gr: K-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1616.
Toyon Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3412 Double Spring Rd.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2137
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2137
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Learners Empowered Academic Progress (Leap)
Alternative School
981 Tuolumne
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-1855
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-1855
Gr: 4-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Calaveras County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Angels Creek Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1219 Rasberry Ln.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-0319
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-0319
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
550 Creekside Dr
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 753-2880
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 753-2880
Gr: K-6 | 7 students
P.o. Box 4430
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-6900
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Calaveras County Rop (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
185 S. Main St.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6033
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6033
Gr: K-12
Calaveras Educational Transitions Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3304 B Highway 12
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Gr: 4-8
Camp Connell Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 760
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-6597
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-6597
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Po Box 242
Copperopolis, CA 95228
(209) 785-4171
Copperopolis, CA 95228
(209) 785-4171
Gr: 9-11 | 3 students
Jenny Lind High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
11618 Sch St
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2123
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2123
Gr: 9-12
John Vierra High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Gr: 9-12
Mark Twain Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
981 Tuolumne Ave
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-1855
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-1855
Gr: 7-8
298 Rail Rd. Flat Rd.
Rail Road Flat, CA 95248
(209) 754-2275
Rail Road Flat, CA 95248
(209) 754-2275
Gr: K-6
Vallecito Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1605 Blagen Rd
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-8030
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-8030
Gr: K-8
West Point Alternative High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
54 Bald Mountain Rd.
Rail Road Flat, CA 95248
(209) 754-2123
Rail Road Flat, CA 95248
(209) 754-2123
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Calaveras County, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Calaveras County, CA include Albert A. Michelson Elementary School, Avery Middle School and Calaveras River Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Calaveras County?
18 public elementary schools are located in Calaveras County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calaveras County?
Calaveras County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Calaveras County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Calaveras County include: Valley Springs Elementary School vs. Jenny Lind Elementary School, Jenny Lind Elementary School vs. Valley Springs Elementary School, Hazel Fischer Elementary School vs. Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa)
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