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Best Schools in Alta, CA
Alta, CA has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,898 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Alta meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alta, CA
The top high schools in Alta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colfax High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placer Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 666 Students
2. Nevada Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alta, CA
The top middle schools in Alta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seven Hills Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada City Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 399 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alta, CA
The top elementary schools in Alta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deer Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 285 Students
2. Alta-dutch Flat Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alta-dutch Flat Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 90 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alta, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alta, CA has a total population of 724 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alta, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alta, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alta, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alta, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Alta, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alta, CA
How many schools are in Alta, CA?
Alta, CA has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,898 students in total.
How do schools in Alta perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Alta score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Alta meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alta?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Alta
1 of 1 schools in Alta carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Alta. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.