For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,693 students in 95926, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 95926, CA are Wildflower Open Classroom, Academy For Change and Bidwell Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95926 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95926, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95926, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wildflower Open Classroom
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2414 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 3
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 892-1676
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 892-1676
Gr: K-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Academy For Change
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Bidwell Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2376 North Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3080
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3080
Gr: 6-8 | 1,010 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Chico Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 Memorial Way
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3066
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3066
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Achieve Charter School Of Chico
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1494 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Blue Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 West East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7483
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7483
Gr: K-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Center For Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Oakdale
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Gr: K-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Loma Vista
Special Education School
1560 Manzanita Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7400
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7400
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
95926, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2412 Cohassest Rd
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 343-1232
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 343-1232
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 18%
9932 Cohasset Rd.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3223
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3223
Gr: K-6 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
5554 California St.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3138
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3138
Gr: K-6 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95926, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95926, CA include Wildflower Open Classroom, Academy For Change and Bidwell Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95926?
9 public middle schools are located in 95926.
What is the racial composition of students in 95926?
95926 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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