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Best 95963 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,225 students in 95963, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95963, CA are Plaza Elementary School, Lake Elementary School and Capay Joint Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95963 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95963, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95963, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7322 County Road 24
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1250
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4672 County Road North
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1255
Gr: K-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Capay Joint Union Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7504 Cutting Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1222
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Price Intermediate
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 Marin St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1225
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
William Finch
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
607 East Tehama St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1683
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Orland Community Day
Alternative School
260 Roosevelt Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1264
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95963, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95963, CA include Plaza Elementary School, Lake Elementary School and Capay Joint Union Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95963?
6 public middle schools are located in 95963.
What is the racial composition of students in 95963?
95963 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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