For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 924 students in 96073, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96073, CA are Junction Elementary School, North Cow Creek Elementary School and Chrysalis Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96073 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 96073, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96073, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junction Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9087 Deschutes Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-3274
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-3274
Gr: K-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
North Cow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10619 Swede Creek Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 549-4488
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 549-4488
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Chrysalis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21945 Old Forty-four Dr.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-9726
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-9726
Gr: K-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
96073, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9019 Deschutes Rd
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5494
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5494
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 96073, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96073, CA include Junction Elementary School, North Cow Creek Elementary School and Chrysalis Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in 96073?
3 public middle schools are located in 96073.
What is the racial composition of students in 96073?
96073 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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