For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 40 students in Petrolia, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Petrolia, CA are Mattole Elementary School and Honeydew Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petrolia, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Petrolia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Petrolia, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mattole Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Honeydew Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Wilder Ridge Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3230
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3230
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Petrolia, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Petrolia, CA include Mattole Elementary School and Honeydew Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Petrolia?
2 public middle schools are located in Petrolia.
What is the racial composition of students in Petrolia?
Petrolia public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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