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Schools in 91901 — Alpine, California: 91901 schools average near the state. The 36.8-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

91901 has 5 ranked schools in Alpine, averaging a Scope Score of 44.4/100 — within 0.5 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 24.0 to 60.8, a 36.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
44.4
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
36.8
24.0 – 60.8
Avg Exceeded %
20.4%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.0%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 91901 schools perform

The top-ranked school is The Heights Charter with a Scope Score of 61 and 30.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 91901 averages 17.0%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 91901 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91901
91901Alpine5Developing
44.4/100
91902Bonita3Solid
58.7/100
+14.3
91910Chula Vista14Developing
45.8/100
+1.5
91911Chula Vista21Developing
42.2/100
-2.2

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 91901

1 Strong All-Around1 On the Rise1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 91901 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 91901

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1The Heights Charter
Dehesa Elementary Strong All-Around
30.0%Solid
61/100
2Shadow Hills Elementary
Alpine Union Elementary Building Momentum
33.8%Solid
54/100
3Boulder Oaks Elementary
Alpine Union Elementary Building Momentum
19.6%Developing
47/100
4Joan MacQueen Middle
Alpine Union Elementary On the Rise
14.7%Developing
36/100
5Mountain View Learning Academy
Alpine Union Elementary Culture First
4.2%Needs Support
24/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schools in 91901Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 91901 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 91901

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 91901 (Alpine) good?
91901 has 5 ranked schools in Alpine, averaging a Scope Score of 44.4/100 — within 0.5 points of the state average. 20.4% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 91901?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 91901 is The Heights Charter with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 30.0% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 91901 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 91901 average a Scope Score of 44.4/100 — within 0.5 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 20.4% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 91901?
Zip code 91901 has 5 ranked schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.