For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,154 students in Citrus Heights, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Citrus Heights, CA are Woodside K-8, Lichen K-8 and Sylvan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Citrus Heights, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Citrus Heights have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Citrus Heights, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodside K-8
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8248 Villa Oak Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5216
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5216
Gr: K-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Lichen K-8
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8319 Lichen Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5237
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5237
Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Sylvan Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7085 Auburn Blvd.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-7873
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-7873
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Kingswood K-8
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Primrose Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5246
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5246
Gr: K-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Citrus Heights, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Humane Education Learning Community Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
5959 Greenback Ln. #500 C/o Ca
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 992-9036
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 992-9036
Gr: K-6 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 22%
7322 Sunrise Blvd.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5220
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 971-5220
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Citrus Heights, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Citrus Heights, CA include Woodside K-8, Lichen K-8 and Sylvan Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Citrus Heights?
4 public middle schools are located in Citrus Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Citrus Heights?
Citrus Heights public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Citrus Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Citrus Heights include: Kingswood K-8 vs. Lichen K-8, Lichen K-8 vs. Kingswood K-8, Lichen K-8 vs. Woodside K-8
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