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Best 95926 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,654 students in 95926, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95926, CA are Wildflower Open Classroom, Academy For Change and Bidwell Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95926 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95926, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95926, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wildflower Open Classroom
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2414 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 3
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 892-1676
Gr: K-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Academy For Change
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Bidwell Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2376 North Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3080
Gr: 6-8 | 1,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Chico Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
280 Memorial Way
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3066
Gr: 6-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Achieve Charter School Of Chico
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1494 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Gr: K-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Blue Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
450 West East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7483
Gr: K-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Center For Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Oakdale
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Gr: K-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95926, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95926, CA include Wildflower Open Classroom, Academy For Change and Bidwell Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95926?
8 public middle schools are located in 95926.
What is the racial composition of students in 95926?
95926 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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