Public schools in Alpine, CA
6 open public schools with an address in Alpine, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,723
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.1:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Alpine public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Alpine, CA: 5 elementary, 1 middle. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,723 students, an average of 287 per school. The largest campus is Joan MacQueen Middle (405 students), and the largest elementary school is Shadow Hills Elementary (377).
Alpine Union Elementary operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 33% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Alpine
Elementary schools in Alpine
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Oaks Elementary Alpine Union Elementary | 01–05 | 367 | 22.9:1 | |
| Creekside Early Learning Center Alpine Union Elementary | KG–KG | 227 | 22.8:1 | |
| Mountain View Learning Academy Alpine Union Elementary · Alternative School | KG–08 | 64 | 21.3:1 | |
| Shadow Hills Elementary Alpine Union Elementary | KG–05 | 377 | 20.9:1 | |
| The Heights Charter The Heights Charter District · Charter | KG–08 | 283 | 28.8:1 |
Middle schools in Alpine
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan MacQueen Middle Alpine Union Elementary | 06–08 | 405 | 19:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.7%
- Hispanic29.6%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial9.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Alpine schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,723 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Alpine
How many public schools are in Alpine, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Alpine: 5 elementary, 1 middle. Together they reported 1,723 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Alpine?
Schools with an address in Alpine belong to 2 education agencies, led by Alpine Union Elementary (5 schools), The Heights Charter District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in Alpine?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Alpine are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including The Heights Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Alpine schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Alpine public schools is 22.1:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Alpine guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities