For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 2,882 students in Calaveras County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Calaveras County, CA are Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative), 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Calaveras County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Calaveras County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4545 Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8504
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8504
Gr: K-8
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 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 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 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
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 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Calaveras High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 High School St.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1811
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1811
Gr: 8-12 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
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 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
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 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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
Gold Strike High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
350 High School St.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 middle schools in Calaveras County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Calaveras County, CA include Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative), Avery Middle School and Calaveras River Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Calaveras County?
12 public middle schools are located in Calaveras County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calaveras County?
Calaveras County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Calaveras County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Calaveras County include: Toyon Middle School vs. Mark Twain Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School vs. Toyon Middle School, Mountain Oaks vs. Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa)
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