For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 68 students in 96120, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 96120, CA are Bear Valley Elementary School and Diamond Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96120 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96120, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96120, CA 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bear Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 Creekside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #22.
Diamond Valley Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2238
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2238
Grades: K-8
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alpine County Opportunity
Alternative School
43 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Grades: 1-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alpine County Secondary Community Day
Alternative School
43 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
96120, California 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpine County Elementary Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
43 Hawkside Dr
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
43 Hawkside Dr
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-9423
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-9423
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 96120, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 96120, CA include Bear Valley Elementary School and Diamond Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 96120?
4 public schools are located in 96120.
What is the racial composition of students in 96120?
96120 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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