For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 912 students in Palo Cedro, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palo Cedro, 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.
Palo Cedro, CA public middle schools 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 Palo Cedro have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Palo Cedro, CA (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 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 270 students Minority enrollment: 22%
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 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Palo Cedro, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palo Cedro, CA include Junction Elementary School, North Cow Creek Elementary School and Chrysalis Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Palo Cedro?
3 public middle schools are located in Palo Cedro.
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Cedro?
Palo Cedro public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Palo Cedro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Palo Cedro include: North Cow Creek Elementary School vs. Junction Elementary School, Junction Elementary School vs. North Cow Creek Elementary School
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