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Alpine County

California · Public K-12

Public K-12 enrollment in Alpine County totals about 61 students across 5 schools, an average of 12 per campus. Alpine County Unified is the largest district. That works out to 3 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Alpine County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
61
-19 (-24%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
+2 (+200%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
61
NCES CCD
Median income
$105,521
Above California avg
Free/reduced lunch
76.5%
Above California avg
Elementary
3
57 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
1
4 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Alpine County Unified
57 students · 2 districts in Alpine County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Alpine County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
61%
Hispanic
13%
Black
0%
Asian
2%
Two or more
9%
Native American
26%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
36%
Hispanic
13%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
48%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
41.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
40
19.9% under 18

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Diamond Valley ElementaryMarkleevilleElementaryKG-0851·
Bear Valley ElementaryBear ValleyElementaryKG-086·
Eastern Alpine Academy - A California Opportunity SchoolMarkleevilleCombined01-124·
Alpine County Secondary Community DayMarkleevilleHigh07-120·
Alpine-Tahoe CommunityMarkleevilleElementaryM-M··

Cities in Alpine County

Markleeville4 schoolsBear Valley1 school

About Alpine County

Across the thinly populated California county of Alpine County of about 1,616 residents, the public-school footprint covers 5 schools and about 61 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $105,521, about 41% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 18% noticeably above the California median.

For a sense of the school types, Alpine County consists of 3 elementary schools (57 students), 1 high school (0), and 1 combined or other schools.

Alpine County Unified dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 57 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Alpine County has fell 24% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 80 students to 61. Over that span, Alpine County gained 2 schools, going from 1 to 3.

On this page, the community for Alpine County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Alpine County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Alpine County, California, with a combined enrollment of about 61.
How many high schools are in Alpine County?
Alpine County, California has 1 public high school.
How many elementary schools are in Alpine County?
Alpine County, California has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 57 students.
What is the largest school district in Alpine County?
Alpine County Unified is the largest school district in Alpine County, serving approximately 57 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Alpine County?
Alpine County has roughly 1,616 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Alpine County?
Median household income in Alpine County is $105,521, above the California average of $89,387. About 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Alpine County?
Approximately 41.1% of adults 25 and older in Alpine County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Alpine County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 76.5% of students in Alpine County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the California county average of 60.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Alpine County schools?
Across Alpine County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Alpine County?
Alpine County residents are approximately 61% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 9% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data