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Best 95249 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,648 students in 95249, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 95249, CA are Calaveras River Academy, Oakendell Community and Mountain Oaks. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95249 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95249, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95249, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calaveras River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1996
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Oakendell Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3585 Hawver Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1961
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(888) 686-6257
Gr: K-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Calaveras High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
350 High School St.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1811
Gr: 8-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Gold Strike High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
350 High School St.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
San Andreas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Lewis Ave.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2365
Gr: K-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Gold Strike Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Gr: K-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95249 California

95249, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calaveras Educational Transitions Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3304 B Highway 12
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Gr: 4-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95249, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95249, CA include Calaveras River Academy, Oakendell Community and Mountain Oaks.
How many public schools are located in 95249?
7 public schools are located in 95249.
What is the racial composition of students in 95249?
95249 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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