For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 68 students in 96120, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 96120 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 96120, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96120, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Diamond Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2238
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2238
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Alpine County Opportunity
Alternative School
43 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Gr: 1-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
96120, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpine County Elementary Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
43 Hawkside Dr
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Gr: 4-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 96120, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 96120, CA include Bear Valley Elementary School and Diamond Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 96120?
3 public elementary schools are located in 96120.
What is the racial composition of students in 96120?
96120 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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