6.5 avg / 10

Best Schools in Altaville, California

1 schools · 1 High

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 1

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 6.5/10

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Top-Rated Schools in Altaville

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Bret Harte Union High	6.5 / 10	High	—	53th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.5/10
Bachelor's degree or higher: 25%
Avg commute: 3 min
Owner-occupied homes: 68%

About Schools in Altaville, California

Altaville, California is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.5 out of 10, schools in Altaville show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Altaville is Bret Harte Union High with a composite score of 6.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Altaville is served by 1 school district: Bret Harte Union High. These districts collectively serve 627 students.

Altaville's community shows 25% bachelor's degree attainment. The poverty rate in the area is 9.8%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Bret Harte Union High 566 students · 9th–12th	566	9th–12th	6.5

Schools in Altaville

Altaville, California · 1 school

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Population

164

College Educated

25%

Homeownership

68%

Avg Commute

3 min

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Community Profile

It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The local poverty rate of 9.8% is relatively low. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 3 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: California
High: 1

Resources

🔍 Google "Altaville schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Altaville 📊 Niche Altaville Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School District

Bret Harte Union High

2 schools · 627 students

Nearby Cities

Angels Camp (5 schools)

1 mi

Placerville (1 school)

6 mi

Copperopolis (1 school)

8 mi

Columbia (1 school)

9 mi

San Andreas (7 schools)

11 mi

Jamestown (5 schools)

Mokelumne Hill (1 school)

17 mi

Knights Ferry (1 school)

19 mi

Valley Springs (4 schools)

16 mi

Soulsbyville (2 schools)

17 mi

West Point (1 school)

22 mi

Twain Harte (1 school)

18 mi

Tuolumne (9 schools)

19 mi

Other Major Cities in California

Top metros statewide by school count.

Los Angeles 928 schools San Diego 412 schools San Jose 335 schools San Francisco 297 schools Sacramento 273 schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Altaville, California

How many schools are in Altaville, California?

Altaville has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Altaville, California?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Altaville is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Altaville, California?

The top-ranked school in Altaville on MySchoolScout is Bret Harte Union High with a composite score of 6.5/10.

What is the best high school in Altaville, California?

The top-ranked high school in Altaville on MySchoolScout is Bret Harte Union High with a composite score of 6.5/10.

How many school districts serve Altaville, California?

Altaville is served by 1 school district: Bret Harte Union High.

What is the education level in Altaville, California?

According to Census data, 25% of adults in Altaville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Altaville, California?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Altaville is 17.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Altaville, California?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.