For the 2025 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 (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: ≤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
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
96120, California Public Schools (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 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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