For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,032 students in Vacaville, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Vacaville, CA are Kairos Public, Sierra Vista K-8 and Willis Jepson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vacaville, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Vacaville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Vacaville, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kairos Public
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
129 Elm St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-7234
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-7234
Gr: K-10 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Sierra Vista K-8
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Bel Air Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6260
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6260
Gr: K-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Willis Jepson Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
580 Elder St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6280
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6280
Gr: 7-8 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Vaca Pena Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Keith Way
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6270
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6270
Gr: 6-12 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Shereene Wilkerson Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
343 Brown St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 469-2306
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 469-2306
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Vacaville, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Vacaville, CA include Kairos Public, Sierra Vista K-8 and Willis Jepson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Vacaville?
5 public middle schools are located in Vacaville.
What is the racial composition of students in Vacaville?
Vacaville public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Vacaville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Vacaville include: Vaca Pena Middle School vs. Willis Jepson Middle School, Willis Jepson Middle School vs. Vaca Pena Middle School, Sierra Vista K-8 vs. Kairos Public
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