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Best 94952 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,662 students in 94952, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94952, CA are Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Live Oak Charter and Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94952 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94952, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94952, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Gr: 7-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Live Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Gnoss Concourse Bldg. 1
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-9020
Gr: K-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Cherry St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4740
Gr: K-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Petaluma Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Bantam Way
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Gr: 7-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
540 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4794
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Cinnabar Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
286 Skillman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Gr: K-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
South County Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Douglas St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4641
Gr: K-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty Independent Study
Charter School
170 Liberty School Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-4380
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 94952, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94952, CA include Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Live Oak Charter and Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley.
How many public middle schools are located in 94952?
8 public middle schools are located in 94952.
What is the racial composition of students in 94952?
94952 public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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