For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,163 students in Ceres, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ceres, CA are Whitmore Charter School Of Art & Technology, Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School and Mae Hensley Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ceres, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Ceres have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ceres, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitmore Charter School Of Art & Technology
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3435 Don Pedro Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1610
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1610
Grades: K-8
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4927 Central Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500
Grades: K-8
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Mae Hensley Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1806 Moffet Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1820
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1820
Grades: 7-8
| 635 students
Rank: #44.
Petersen Alternative Center For Education At John B Allard
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3113 Mitchell Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 238-6717
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 238-6717
Grades: 6-12
| 117 students
Rank: #55.
Blaker-kinser Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Kinser Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1810
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1810
Grades: 7-8
| 637 students
Rank: #66.
Cesar Chavez Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Eastgate Blvd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1830
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1830
Grades: 7-8
| 684 students
Rank: #77.
Endeavor Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2555 Lawrence St.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1805
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1805
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ceres Special Education
Special Education School
2503 Lawrence St.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Ceres, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2491 Lawrence St
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1557
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1557
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
John B Allard (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3113 Mitchell Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 238-8750
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 238-8750
Grades: 6-12
| 112 students
Stanislaus Teen Recovery High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2215 Blue Gum Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 558-8595
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 558-8595
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
3435 Don Pedro Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1610
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1610
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ceres, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ceres, CA include Whitmore Charter School Of Art & Technology, Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School and Mae Hensley Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ceres?
8 public middle schools are located in Ceres.
What is the racial composition of students in Ceres?
Ceres public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Ceres are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ceres include: Mae Hensley Junior High School vs. Cesar Chavez Junior High School, Cesar Chavez Junior High School vs. Mae Hensley Junior High School, Blaker-kinser Junior High School vs. Cesar Chavez Junior High School
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