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Best Oroville Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 1,961 students in Oroville, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Oroville, CA are Bases Learning Center, Heritage Community Day and Table Mountain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oroville, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Oroville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Oroville, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bases Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2775 Yard St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-5844
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Heritage Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2255 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-4376
Gr: 4-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Table Mountain
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
41 County Center Dr.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5688
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Stream Charter
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
455e Oro Dam Blvd. East
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 534-1633
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2771 Pentz Rd.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 533-3467
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Hearthstone
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2280 6th St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5848
Gr: K-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Ipakanni Early College Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1459 Downer St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-1165
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Nelson Avenue Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2255 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2940
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Ishi Hills Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Ishi Hills Way
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3078
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Butte County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1859 Bird St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5740
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
The Studios Central
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2565 Mesa Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3002
Gr: 5-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Oroville, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Oroville, CA include Bases Learning Center, Heritage Community Day and Table Mountain.
How many public middle schools are located in Oroville?
11 public middle schools are located in Oroville.
What is the racial composition of students in Oroville?
Oroville public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Oroville are often viewed compared to one another?

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