For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 686 students in Chowchilla, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chowchilla, CA are Dairyland Elementary School and Wilson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chowchilla, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Chowchilla have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chowchilla, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dairyland Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12861 Avenue 18 1/2
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2394
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2394
Gr: 4-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Robertson Blvd.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8070
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8070
Gr: 7-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chowchilla, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chowchilla, CA include Dairyland Elementary School and Wilson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chowchilla?
2 public middle schools are located in Chowchilla.
What is the racial composition of students in Chowchilla?
Chowchilla public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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