For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,540 students in Middletown, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 116 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Middletown, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Middletown, CA are Loconoma Valley High School, Cobb Mountain Elementary School and Coyote Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middletown, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Middletown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Middletown, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loconoma Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20932 Big Canyon Rd.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4170
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4170
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Cobb Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15895 Highway 175
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-1450
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-1450
Gr: K-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Coyote Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18950 Coyote Valley Rd.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-3357
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-3357
Gr: K-6 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Lake County International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15850 Armstrong St.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-3063
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-3063
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Middletown Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15846 Wardlaw St.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4160
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4160
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Minnie Cannon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20931 Big Canyon Rd.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4130
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4130
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Middletown High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20932 Big Canyon Rd.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4140
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-4140
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Middletown, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Middletown, CA include Loconoma Valley High School, Cobb Mountain Elementary School and Coyote Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Middletown?
7 public schools are located in Middletown.
What percentage of students in Middletown go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Middletown are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Middletown?
Middletown public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Middletown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Middletown include: Minnie Cannon Elementary School vs. Cobb Mountain Elementary School, Cobb Mountain Elementary School vs. Minnie Cannon Elementary School, Coyote Valley Elementary School vs. Minnie Cannon Elementary School
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