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Best 95242 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,901 students in 95242, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95242, CA are Walter J. Katnich Community Day, Vista Oaks Charter and Millswood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95242 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95242, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95242, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter J. Katnich Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Vista Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
315 South Lower Sacramento Ste
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 365-4060
Gr: K-12 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Millswood Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
233 North Mills Ave.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8332
Gr: 7-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Henderson
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Gr: 7-8
Rank: #55.
Independence
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8275
Gr: K-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Lodi Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
945 South Ham Ln.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7540
Gr: 7-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95242, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95242, CA include Walter J. Katnich Community Day, Vista Oaks Charter and Millswood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95242?
6 public middle schools are located in 95242.
What is the racial composition of students in 95242?
95242 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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