For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 2,882 students in Calaveras County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Calaveras County, CA are Avery Middle School, Calaveras River Academy and Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calaveras County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Calaveras County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Calaveras County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avery Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4545 Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8520
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8520
Gr: 6-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Calaveras River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1996
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1996
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Oakendell Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3585 Hawver Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1961
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1961
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Mountain Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(888) 686-6257
San Andreas, CA 95249
(888) 686-6257
Gr: K-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Calaveras High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 High School St.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1811
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1811
Gr: 8-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
646 Stanislaus Ave.
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-6533
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-6533
Gr: K-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Jenny Lind Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Driver Rd.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2350
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2350
Gr: K-7 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
San Andreas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Lewis Ave.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2365
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2365
Gr: K-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Gold Strike Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Gr: K-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Toyon Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3412 Double Spring Rd.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2137
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2137
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Learners Empowered Academic Progress (Leap)
Alternative School
981 Tuolumne
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-1855
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-1855
Gr: 4-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Calaveras County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Calaveras County, CA include Avery Middle School, Calaveras River Academy and Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa).
How many public middle schools are located in Calaveras County?
12 public middle schools are located in Calaveras County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calaveras County?
Calaveras County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Calaveras County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Calaveras County include: Toyon Middle School vs. Mark Twain Elementary School, Toyon Middle School vs. Jenny Lind Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School vs. Toyon Middle School
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