For the 2025 school year, there are 12 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 Indian Valley Intermediate. 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 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Glenn County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7322 County Road 24
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1250
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1250
Grades: K-8
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4672 County Road North
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1255
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1255
Grades: K-8
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Indian Valley Intermediate
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5180 Lodoga-stonyford Rd.
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 963-3210
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 963-3210
Grades: 5-8
| 26 students
Rank: #44.
Walden Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1149 West Wood St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 361-6480
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 361-6480
Grades: K-8
| 186 students
Rank: #55.
Capay Joint Union Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7504 Cutting Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1222
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1222
Grades: K-8
| 194 students
Rank: #66.
Price Intermediate
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Marin St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1225
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1225
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
Rank: #77.
Glenn County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
311 South Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
Rank: #88.
William Finch
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 East Tehama St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1683
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1683
Grades: K-12
| 138 students
Rank: #99.
Willows Intermediate
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1145 West Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Grades: 6-8
| 316 students
Rank: #1010.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
277 Capay Ave.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Grades: K-8
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hamilton Community Day
Alternative School
535 Sacramento Ave.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Orland Community Day
Alternative School
260 Roosevelt Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1264
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1264
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Glenn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Glenn County Juvenile Court High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
311 S. Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6353
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6353
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Glenn County Opportunity High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
311 South Villa Ave
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Hamilton Elementary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
277 Capay St
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Hwy. 32 And Canal St.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Orland Elementary Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
930 Second St
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1137
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1137
Grades: 2-6
| 3 students
Stony Creek Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
300 Sanhedrin Rd
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Stony Creek Elementary Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
300 Sanhedrin Rd
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Willows Elementary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1145 West Cedar St
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Willows High Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
823 West Laurel St
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Willows Intermediate Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1145 West Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students
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 Indian Valley Intermediate.
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?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Glenn County include: Capay Joint Union Elementary School vs. Plaza Elementary School, Lake Elementary School vs. Plaza Elementary School, Plaza Elementary School vs. Capay Joint Union Elementary School
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