For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,268 students in Fair Oaks, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fair Oaks, CA are Orangevale Open K-8, Meraki High School and La Vista Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fair Oaks, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Fair Oaks have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Fair Oaks, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orangevale Open K-8
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5630 Illinois Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8067
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-8067
Grades: K-8
| 585 students
Rank: #22.
Meraki High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5001
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5001
Grades: 8-12
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
La Vista Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 Bannister Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #44.
Will Rogers Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4924 Dewey Dr.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-7889
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-7889
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Fair Oaks, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Grades: K-6
| 304 students
Golden Valley Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 4557
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-3104
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-3104
Grades: K-8
| 177 students
4501 Bannister Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2035
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2035
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
6838 Kermit Ln.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2059
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2059
Grades: K-6
| 381 students
5630 Illinois Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2082
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2082
Grades: K-6
| 340 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fair Oaks, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fair Oaks, CA include Orangevale Open K-8, Meraki High School and La Vista Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Fair Oaks?
4 public middle schools are located in Fair Oaks.
What is the racial composition of students in Fair Oaks?
Fair Oaks public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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