Best 95926 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wildflower Open Classroom
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2414 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 3
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
290 East Ave.
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
2376 North Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3080
Gr: 6-8 | 1,010 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Chico Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
280 Memorial Way
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
1494 East Ave.
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
450 West East Ave.
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
290 East Ave.
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
290 East Ave.
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
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95926 California

95926, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2412 Cohassest Rd
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 343-1232
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 18%
9932 Cohasset Rd.
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
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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