For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 668 students in Alturas, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alturas, CA are Modoc County Special Education, High Desert Community Day and Shasta View Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alturas, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Alturas have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Alturas, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Modoc County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7110
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7110
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
High Desert Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 North East St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Gr: 6-10 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Shasta View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
675 Shasta View Dr.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Gr: K-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Modoc Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
906 West Fourth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Alturas, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alturas, CA include Modoc County Special Education, High Desert Community Day and Shasta View Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Alturas?
4 public middle schools are located in Alturas.
What is the racial composition of students in Alturas?
Alturas public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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