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Best Public Middle Schools in Yuba County (2026)
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Best Yuba County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 5,456 students in Yuba County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Yuba County, CA are Harry P B Carden, Thomas E. Mathews Community and Bear River. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuba County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Yuba County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 Yuba County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Harry P B Carden
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1023 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6409
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Thomas E. Mathews Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1127 E St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4025
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Bear River
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Wheatland Park Dr.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3135
Gr: 4-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Marysville Charter Academy For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1917 B St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-6157
Gr: 7-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Camptonville Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16585 School St.
Camptonville, CA 95922
(530) 288-3277
Gr: K-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Riverside Meadows Intermediate
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1751 Cimarron Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-1271
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Core Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
321 16th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 742-2786
Gr: K-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Arboga Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1686 Broadway
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6101
Gr: K-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Paragon Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1608 Sampson St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 742-2505
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Anna Mckenney Intermediate
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1904 Huston
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6187
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Foothill Intermediate
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5351 Fruitland Rd.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6130
Gr: 6-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9841 Texas Hill Rd.
Oregon House, CA 95962
(530) 692-2210
Gr: K-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1313.
Yuba Gardens Intermediate
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1964 11th Ave.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6194
Gr: 7-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1104 E St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4000
Gr: K-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1515.
Yuba County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
935 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4871
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln (Abraham) (alternative)
Alternative School
1919 B St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 740-6489
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Wheatland Community Day High School
Alternative School
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Yuba County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Yuba County, CA include Harry P B Carden, Thomas E. Mathews Community and Bear River.
How many public middle schools are located in Yuba County?
18 public middle schools are located in Yuba County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yuba County?
Yuba County public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% 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 Yuba County are often viewed compared to one another?

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