For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 668 students in 95966, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95966, CA are Bases Learning Center, Ipakanni Early College Charter and Ishi Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95966 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95966, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95966, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bases Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2775 Yard St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-5844
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-5844
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Ipakanni Early College Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1459 Downer St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-1165
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-1165
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Ishi Hills Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ishi Hills Way
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3078
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3078
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
The Studios Central
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2565 Mesa Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3002
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3002
Gr: 5-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95966, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95966, CA include Bases Learning Center, Ipakanni Early College Charter and Ishi Hills Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95966?
4 public middle schools are located in 95966.
What is the racial composition of students in 95966?
95966 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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