For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 405 students in Hamilton City, CA.
The top ranked public middle school in Hamilton City, CA is Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton City, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Hamilton City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hamilton City, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Hamilton City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hamilton City, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hamilton City, CA include Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hamilton City?
2 public middle schools are located in Hamilton City.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton City?
Hamilton City public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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