For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 508 students in 96097, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96097, CA are Yreka Community Day, Jackson Street Elementary School and Siskiyou County Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96097 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 96097, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96097, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yreka Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 Jackson St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Gr: 4-8
Rank: #22.
Jackson Street Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Jackson St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Gr: 4-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Siskiyou County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
609 South Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8432
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8432
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 96097, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96097, CA include Yreka Community Day, Jackson Street Elementary School and Siskiyou County Special Education.
How many public middle schools are located in 96097?
3 public middle schools are located in 96097.
What is the racial composition of students in 96097?
96097 public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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