For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,328 students in 96022, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 96022, CA are Cottonwood Creek Charter, Evergreen Community Day School (5-8) and Evergreen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96022 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 96022, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96022, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3425 Brush St.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Grades: K-8
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Grades: 5-8
| 1 students
Rank: #33.
Evergreen Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Grades: 5-8
| 403 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bend Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22270 Bend Ferry Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 527-4648
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 527-4648
Grades: K-8
| 97 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
West Cottonwood Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20512 West First St.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Grades: 5-8
| 395 students
Rank: #66.
Evergreen Institute Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Grades: K-12
| 152 students
96022, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acorn To Oaks Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 776
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 365-1055
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 365-1055
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
Cottonwood Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
20512 West First St
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
3425 Brush St
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3071
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3071
Grades: K-2
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 96022, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 96022, CA include Cottonwood Creek Charter, Evergreen Community Day School (5-8) and Evergreen Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 96022?
6 public middle schools are located in 96022.
What is the racial composition of students in 96022?
96022 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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