| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallecito Union Elementary School District | Avery | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 590 | 4 | K–8 | 0 |
| Bret Harte Union High School District | Altaville | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 636 | 2 | 9–12 | 8 |
| Calaveras Unified School District | Burson | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 2,900 | 9 | K–12 | 11 |
| Mark Twain Union Elementary School District | Angels Camp | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 765 | 3 | K–8 | 0 |
How Calaveras County compares
Together they enroll 4,891 students across 18 schools. The largest is Calaveras Unified School District with 2,900 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the California average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Calaveras County, California
Calaveras County has 4 public school districts covering 19 zip codes. The top-rated district in Calaveras County is Vallecito Union Elementary School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), ranked against all districts in California. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Calaveras County, CA?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Calaveras County, CA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Calaveras County, CA?
Of the districts serving Calaveras County, Vallecito Union Elementary School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 82nd percentile among California school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on California reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in California and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within California only, never across state lines.