For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 338 students in Ferndale, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Ferndale, CA is Ferndale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferndale, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Ferndale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Ferndale, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ferndale Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
164 Shaw Ave.
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5300
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5300
Gr: K-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ferndale, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ferndale, CA include Ferndale Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ferndale?
1 public middle schools are located in Ferndale.
What is the racial composition of students in Ferndale?
Ferndale public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
School Leadership Matters: Evaluating a Principal
Learn how to evaluate a public school principal before enrolling by examining leadership stability, teacher support, communication, school culture, instructional priorities, discipline, family engagement, and measurable improvement efforts.
Comparing Before- and After-School Programs
Learn how to compare before- and after-school programs when choosing a public school, including hours, costs, staffing, safety, activities, enrollment rules, transportation, meals, and daily convenience for families.
Choosing a Public School During Budget Uncertainty
Learn which questions parents should ask when choosing a public school during budget uncertainty, including staffing, programs, class sizes, transportation, reserves, enrollment trends, and planned reductions ahead.