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Best 96080 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,362 students in 96080, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96080, CA are Tehama Oaks High School, Berrendos Middle School and Tehama County Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96080 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 96080, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 96080, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tehama Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1790 Walnut St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-4052
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Berrendos Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 Chestnut Ave.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Tehama County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Palm St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-8581
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Reeds Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18335 Johnson Rd.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-6006
Gr: K-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1660 Monroe St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 727-9495
Gr: 5-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Street
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 Lincoln St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 528-7301
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Vista Preparatory Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1770 South Jackson St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7840
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Red Bluff Community Day
Alternative School
1770 S. Jackson
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7200
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 96080, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96080, CA include Tehama Oaks High School, Berrendos Middle School and Tehama County Special Education.
How many public middle schools are located in 96080?
9 public middle schools are located in 96080.
What is the racial composition of students in 96080?
96080 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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