For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 462 students in 95437, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95437, CA are Shelter Cove, Three Rivers Charter and Fort Bragg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95437 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95437, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95437, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelter Cove
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 South Sanderson Way
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2889
Gr: 4-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Three Rivers Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1211 Del Mar Dr. #301
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-1128
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-1128
Gr: 1-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Fort Bragg Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Harold St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2870
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 961-2870
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95437, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95437, CA include Shelter Cove, Three Rivers Charter and Fort Bragg Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95437?
3 public middle schools are located in 95437.
What is the racial composition of students in 95437?
95437 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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