For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 570 students in Denair, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Denair, CA are Gratton Charter, Gratton Elementary School and Denair Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denair, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Denair have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 Denair, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gratton Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 South Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Gratton Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 South Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Denair Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Denair Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3460 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 634-0917
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 634-0917
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Denair, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Denair Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3701 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Gr: 6-8
Denair Elementary Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Gr: K-8
Oasis Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Denair, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Denair, CA include Gratton Charter, Gratton Elementary School and Denair Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Denair?
4 public middle schools are located in Denair.
What is the racial composition of students in Denair?
Denair public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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