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Best 95971 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 674 students in 95971, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95971, CA are Plumas County Opportunity, Plumas Charter and Portola Opportunity. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95971 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95971, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95971, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plumas County Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Gr: 7-10 | 1 student
Rank: #22.
Plumas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1425 East Main St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-3851
Gr: K-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Portola Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Quincy Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Quincy Junction Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6510
Gr: 7-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Plumas County Community
Alternative School
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95971, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95971, CA include Plumas County Opportunity, Plumas Charter and Portola Opportunity.
How many public middle schools are located in 95971?
5 public middle schools are located in 95971.
What is the racial composition of students in 95971?
95971 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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