For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,387 students in Auburn, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Auburn, CA are Bowman Charter, Skyridge Elementary School and Sierra Vista. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Auburn, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13777 Bowman Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Gr: K-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Skyridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Perkins Way
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7019
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7019
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Sierra Vista
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5280 Stirling St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 277-8799
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 277-8799
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Placer County Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Placer County Pathways Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11400 Lariat Ranch Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 887-1958
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 887-1958
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Ev Cain Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Palm Ave.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 823-6106
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 823-6106
Gr: K-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Placer County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Auburn, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Auburn, CA include Bowman Charter, Skyridge Elementary School and Sierra Vista.
How many public middle schools are located in Auburn?
8 public middle schools are located in Auburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Auburn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Auburn include: Auburn Elementary School vs. Bowman Charter, Ev Cain Middle School vs. Bowman Charter
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