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Best 95501 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,220 students in 95501, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95501, CA are Humboldt County Office Of Education Juvenile Hall Court, Catherine L. Zane Middle School and Alder Grove Charter School 2. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95501 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95501, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95501, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Humboldt County Office Of Education Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2006 Harrison Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7094
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Catherine L. Zane Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2155 S St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Alder Grove Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
714 F St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Gr: K-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Eel River Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2292 Newburg Rd.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 725-0209
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Eureka Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Sixth St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7108
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Pacific View Charter 2.0
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Henderson St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Arcata Educational Resource Center
Alternative School
1222 Hallen Dr.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95501, CA?
How many public middle schools are located in 95501?
7 public middle schools are located in 95501.
What is the racial composition of students in 95501?
95501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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