For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 124 students in 96020, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 96020, CA is Chester Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 96020 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 96020, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96020, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 96020, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96020, CA include Chester Junior/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 96020?
1 public middle schools are located in 96020.
What is the racial composition of students in 96020?
96020 public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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