For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 214 students in 96023, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 96023, CA is Butte Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96023 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 96023, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96023, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butte Valley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3900
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3900
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Picard Community Day Elementary School
Alternative School
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-4000
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-4000
Gr: K-8
96023, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mahogany Community Day High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
615 West Third
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3406
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3406
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 96023, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96023, CA include Butte Valley Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 96023?
2 public middle schools are located in 96023.
What is the racial composition of students in 96023?
96023 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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