For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,105 students in Dixon, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dixon, CA are Dixon Montessori Charter and John Knight Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dixon, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Dixon have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Dixon, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dixon Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
355 North Almond St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-8953
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-8953
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
John Knight Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 East A St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6350
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6350
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Dixon Community Day
Alternative School
295 East C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Gr: 7-12
Dixon, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
415 East C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-5508
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-5508
Gr: K-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dixon, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dixon, CA include Dixon Montessori Charter and John Knight Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dixon?
3 public middle schools are located in Dixon.
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon?
Dixon public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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