For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,132 students in Crescent City, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crescent City, CA are Uncharted Shores Academy, Del Norte Community and Castle Rock. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crescent City, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Crescent City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Crescent City, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Uncharted Shores Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 E St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9828
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9828
Gr: K-9 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Del Norte Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 West Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Castle Rock
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Glenn St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Crescent Elk Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
994 G St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Crescent City, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crescent City, CA include Uncharted Shores Academy, Del Norte Community and Castle Rock.
How many public middle schools are located in Crescent City?
4 public middle schools are located in Crescent City.
What is the racial composition of students in Crescent City?
Crescent City public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% 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 Crescent City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Crescent City include: Castle Rock vs. Uncharted Shores Academy, Uncharted Shores Academy vs. Castle Rock
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