Best Schools in Alta Sierra, CA
Alta Sierra, CA has 6 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,374 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Alta Sierra meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alta Sierra, CA
The top high schools in Alta Sierra, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bear River High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 538 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alta Sierra, CA
The top middle schools in Alta Sierra, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Magnolia Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students
2. Lyman Gilmore Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grass Valley Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alta Sierra, CA
The top elementary schools in Alta Sierra, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bell Hill Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grass Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 222 Students
2. Alta Sierra Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students
3. Cottage Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 455 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alta Sierra, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alta Sierra, CA has a total population of 7,204 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alta Sierra, 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 Sierra, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alta Sierra, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alta Sierra, 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 Sierra, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alta Sierra, CA
How many schools are in Alta Sierra, CA?
Alta Sierra, CA has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,374 students in total.
How do schools in Alta Sierra perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Alta Sierra score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Alta Sierra meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alta Sierra?
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: 41%
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