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6 schools in Alpine

California · Public K-12

Public-school enrollment in Alpine comes to roughly 1,723 students across 6 schools (5 elementary and 1 middle).

7-year change in Alpine

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,723
-229 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
56%
was 64%
% Hispanic
30%
was 23%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Boulder Oaks ElementaryElementary01-05367
Creekside Early Learning CenterElementaryKG-KG227
Joan MacQueen MiddleMiddle06-08405
Mountain View Learning AcademyElementaryKG-0864
Shadow Hills ElementaryElementary01-05377
The Heights CharterElementaryKG-08283

About Alpine

Alpine is a middle-population California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 6 schools and 1,723 students total.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 5 elementary, and 1 middle.

Average school size in Alpine is around 287 students, 50% noticeably below the California average of about 578.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 12%: 1,952 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,723 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Alpine shed 1 school, going from 7 to 6. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 64% to 56%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Alpine discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Alpine?
Alpine, California has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,723 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Alpine?
Alpine has 5 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Alpine?
Joan MacQueen Middle is the largest public school in Alpine by enrollment, with approximately 405 students.
What school districts serve Alpine?
Alpine is served by 2 public school districts, including Alpine Union Elementary, The Heights Charter District.
What grade levels do public schools in Alpine cover?
Public schools in Alpine serve students from kindergarten through grade 8.
Are there charter schools in Alpine?
1 of the 6 public schools in Alpine are charter schools.