Best Schools in Calaveras County, CA
Calaveras County, CA has 24 public schools (8 high, 2 middle, 11 elementary) serving 6,268 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Calaveras County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Calaveras County, CA
The top high schools in Calaveras County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sonora High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sonora Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 919 Students
2. Bret Harte Union High
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Projected Test Scores
Bret Harte Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 587 Students
3. Calaveras High
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Projected Test Scores
Calaveras Unified • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 746 Students
4. Gold Strike High
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Projected Test Scores
Calaveras Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 49 Students
5. Vallecito Continuation High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bret Harte Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
6. Oakendell Community
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Projected Test Scores
Calaveras County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 13 Students
7. Calaveras River Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Calaveras County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 20 Students
8. Rite Of Passage
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Projected Test Scores
El Dorado County Office Of Education • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 27 Students
Best Middle Schools in Calaveras County, CA
The top middle schools in Calaveras County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Avery Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vallecito Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 198 Students
2. Toyon Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Calaveras Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Calaveras County, CA
The top elementary schools in Calaveras County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albert A. Michelson Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Vallecito Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 213 Students
2. Hazel Fischer Elementary
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Vallecito Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 176 Students
3. Mokelumne Hill Elementary
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Calaveras Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 158 Students
4. Copperopolis Elementary
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Mark Twain Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 241 Students
5. West Point Elementary
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Calaveras Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 121 Students
6. San Andreas Elementary
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Calaveras Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 320 Students
7. Mark Twain Elementary
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Mark Twain Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 514 Students
8. Jenny Lind Elementary
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Calaveras Unified • Public • Grades KG - 7 • 442 Students
9. Valley Springs Elementary
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Calaveras Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 408 Students
10. Learners Empowered Academic Progress (leap)
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Projected Test Scores
Mark Twain Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 9 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Calaveras County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Calaveras County, CA has a total population of 45,292 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Calaveras County, 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 Calaveras County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Calaveras County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Calaveras County, 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 Calaveras County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Calaveras County, CA
How many schools are in Calaveras County, CA?
Calaveras County, CA has 24 public schools: 8 high schools, 2 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 6,268 students in total.
How do schools in Calaveras County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Calaveras County score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Calaveras County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Calaveras County?
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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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Calaveras County
10 places in Calaveras County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- San Andreas (6)
- Valley Springs (3)
- Angels Camp (2)
- Avery (2)
- Altaville (1)
- Arnold (1)
- Copperopolis (1)
- Mokelumne Hill (1)
- Murphys (1)
- West Point (1)
School districts (3)
- Calaveras Unified (9 schools)
- Vallecito Union (4 schools)
- Calaveras County Office of Education (3 schools)