Best Avery Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 190 students in Avery, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Avery, CA are Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative) and Avery Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avery, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Avery have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Avery, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4545 Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8504
Gr: K-8
Rank: #22.
Avery Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4545 Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8520
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Avery, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Avery, CA include Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative) and Avery Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Avery?
2 public middle schools are located in Avery.
What is the racial composition of students in Avery?
Avery public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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