For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,401 students in Cottonwood, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cottonwood, CA are Cottonwood Creek Charter, Evergreen Middle School and Evergreen Community Day School (5-8). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Cottonwood 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 Public Middle Schools in Cottonwood, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3425 Brush St.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Gr: 5-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
West Cottonwood Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20512 West First St.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Gr: 5-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Evergreen Institute Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Gr: K-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Cottonwood, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Acorn To Oaks Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 776
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 365-1055
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 365-1055
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Cottonwood Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
20512 West First St
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Gr: 5-8
3425 Brush St
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3071
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3071
Gr: K-2 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cottonwood, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cottonwood, CA include Cottonwood Creek Charter, Evergreen Middle School and Evergreen Community Day School (5-8).
How many public middle schools are located in Cottonwood?
6 public middle schools are located in Cottonwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood 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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