For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 61 students in 96120, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96120, CA are Bear Valley Elementary School and Diamond Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96120 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 96120, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96120, CA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 Creekside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Diamond Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2238
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2238
Gr: K-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Alpine County Secondary Community Day
Alternative School
43 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Alpine Academy - A California Opportunity School
Alternative School
43 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Gr: 1-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
96120, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpine County Elementary Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
43 Hawkside Dr
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Gr: 4-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 96120, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96120, CA include Bear Valley Elementary School and Diamond Valley Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 96120?
4 public middle schools are located in 96120.
What is the racial composition of students in 96120?
96120 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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