For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,966 students in 95242, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 95242, CA are Walter J. Katnich Community Day, Vista Oaks Charter and Millswood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95242 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95242, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95242, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter J. Katnich Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Vista Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 South Lower Sacramento Ste
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 365-4060
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 365-4060
Gr: K-12 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Millswood Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 North Mills Ave.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8332
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8332
Gr: 7-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Henderson
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Gr: 7-8
Rank: #55.
Independence
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8275
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8275
Gr: K-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Lodi Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
945 South Ham Ln.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7540
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7540
Gr: 7-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
95242, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lakewood Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1100 North Ham Ln
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Gr: 4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95242, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95242, CA include Walter J. Katnich Community Day, Vista Oaks Charter and Millswood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95242?
6 public middle schools are located in 95242.
What is the racial composition of students in 95242?
95242 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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