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Best Ceres Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,135 students in Ceres, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ceres, CA are Whitmore Charter School Of Art & Technology, Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School and Mae Hensley Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ceres, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Ceres have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Ceres, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitmore Charter School Of Art & Technology
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3435 Don Pedro Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1610
Gr: K-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4927 Central Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500
Gr: K-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Mae Hensley Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1806 Moffet Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1820
Gr: 7-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Blaker-kinser Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Kinser Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1810
Gr: 7-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3113 Mitchell Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 238-6717
Gr: 6-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Cesar Chavez Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Eastgate Blvd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1830
Gr: 7-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Endeavor Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2555 Lawrence St.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1805
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Ceres Special Education
Special Education School
2503 Lawrence St.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ceres, CA?
How many public middle schools are located in Ceres?
8 public middle schools are located in Ceres.
What is the racial composition of students in Ceres?
Ceres public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Ceres are often viewed compared to one another?

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