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Best Modoc County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,389 students in Modoc County, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 18 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Modoc County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Modoc County, CA are Surprise Valley Elementary School, Modoc County Special Education and Warner High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Modoc County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Modoc County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Modoc County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Surprise Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
470 Lincoln St.
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6141
Gr: K-7 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Modoc County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7110
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Warner High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
802 North East St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
High Desert Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
802 North East St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Gr: 6-10 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Shasta View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
675 Shasta View Dr.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3861
Gr: K-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Alturas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
809 West Eighth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Surprise Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
470 Lincoln St.
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6141
Gr: 8-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Modoc Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
906 West Fourth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Modoc High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 North Main St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Modoc County Rop
Vocational School
139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7102
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Modoc County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Modoc County, CA include Surprise Valley Elementary School, Modoc County Special Education and Warner High School.
How many public schools are located in Modoc County?
10 public schools are located in Modoc County.
What percentage of students in Modoc County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Modoc County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Modoc County?
Modoc County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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