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Best Glenn County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 2,166 students in Glenn County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Glenn County, CA are Plaza Elementary School, Lake Elementary School and Elk Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenn County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Glenn County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 Glenn County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7322 County Road 24
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1250
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4672 County Road North
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1255
Gr: K-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Elk Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3430 County Road 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5288
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Indian Valley Intermediate
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5180 Lodoga-stonyford Rd.
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 963-3210
Gr: 5-8
Rank: #55.
Capay Joint Union Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7504 Cutting Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1222
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Walden Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1149 West Wood St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 361-6480
Gr: K-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Willows Intermediate
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1145 West Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Gr: 5-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Price Intermediate
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 Marin St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1225
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
William Finch
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
607 East Tehama St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1683
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
277 Capay Ave.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Gr: K-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Glenn County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
311 South Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Hamilton Community Day
Alternative School
535 Sacramento Ave.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Orland Community Day
Alternative School
260 Roosevelt Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1264
Gr: 7-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Glenn County, CA

Glenn County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Glenn County Juvenile Court High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
311 S. Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6353
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Glenn County Opportunity High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
311 South Villa Ave
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Hamilton Elementary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
277 Capay St
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Gr: K-6
Hamilton Union High School (Closed 2023)
Hwy. 32 And Canal St.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Orland Elementary Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
930 Second St
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1137
Gr: 2-6 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Stony Creek Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
300 Sanhedrin Rd
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Gr: 7-12
Stony Creek Elementary Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
300 Sanhedrin Rd
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Gr: K-6
Willows Elementary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1145 West Cedar St
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Gr: K-6
Willows High Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
823 West Laurel St
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Gr: 7-12
Willows Intermediate Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1145 West Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Glenn County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Glenn County, CA include Plaza Elementary School, Lake Elementary School and Elk Creek Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Glenn County?
12 public middle schools are located in Glenn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Glenn County?
Glenn County public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Glenn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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