For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 636 students in 95221, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 95221, CA are Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa), Bret Harte Union High School and Vallecito Continuation High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95221 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95221, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95221, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa)
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
185 South Main St.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6020
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6020
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Bret Harte Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
Rank: #33.
Vallecito Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
95221, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Angels Creek Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1219 Rasberry Ln.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-0319
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-0319
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Calaveras County Rop (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
185 S. Main St.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6033
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6033
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
John Vierra High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95221, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95221, CA include Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa), Bret Harte Union High School and Vallecito Continuation High School.
How many public schools are located in 95221?
3 public schools are located in 95221.
What is the racial composition of students in 95221?
95221 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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