Best Carmichael Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 12,205 students in Carmichael, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Carmichael, CA are California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus, Winston Churchill Middle School and California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carmichael, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Carmichael have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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 Carmichael, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4645 Buckeye Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Gr: K-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Winston Churchill Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4900 Whitney Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7324
Gr: 6-8 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8828 Elk Grove Blvd. Ste. 4
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 714-9699
Gr: K-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Ralph Richardson Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7411
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
California Montessori Project-san Juan Campuses
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5330a Gibbons Dr. Ste. 700
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-2432
Gr: K-8 | 1,477 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Visions In Education
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5030 El Camino Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 883-1601
Gr: K-12 | 7,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
John Barrett Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4243 Barrett Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7842
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Starr King K-8
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7320
Gr: K-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Carmichael, California

Carmichael, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4718 Engle Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
3700 Garfield Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Gr: K-6
4825 Kenneth Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7578
Gr: K-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
5825 Windmill Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(626) 921-8200
Gr: 7-12 | 1,108 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7320
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Carmichael, CA?
How many public middle schools are located in Carmichael?
8 public middle schools are located in Carmichael.
What is the racial composition of students in Carmichael?
Carmichael public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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