For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 408 students in 95461, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95461, CA are Lake County International Charter and Middletown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95461 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95461, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95461, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake County International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15850 Armstrong St.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-3063
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-3063
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Middletown Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15846 Wardlaw St.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4160
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4160
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95461, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95461, CA include Lake County International Charter and Middletown Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95461?
2 public middle schools are located in 95461.
What is the racial composition of students in 95461?
95461 public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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