For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 699 students in Mount Shasta, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mount Shasta, CA are Sisson and Golden Eagle Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Shasta, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Mount Shasta have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Mount Shasta, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sisson
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 East Alma St.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3846
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3846
Gr: 4-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Golden Eagle Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1030 W A Barr Rd.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5800
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5800
Gr: K-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Mount Shasta, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Headwaters Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
595 E. Alma St.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5734
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5734
Gr: K-8
Jefferson High (Continuation School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 Rockfellow Dr.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-0425
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-0425
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Mt Shasta Options For Youth Charter (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
510 North Mount Shasta Blvd.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(626) 682-9300
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(626) 682-9300
Gr: K-8
601 E. Alma St.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3846
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3846
Gr: 4-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
South County Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 Rockfellow Dr.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-0425
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-0425
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mount Shasta, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mount Shasta, CA include Sisson and Golden Eagle Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Mount Shasta?
2 public middle schools are located in Mount Shasta.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Shasta?
Mount Shasta public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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