For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 590 students in Paradise, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Paradise, CA are Honey Run Academy Secondary, Children's Community Charter and Paradise Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paradise, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Paradise have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Paradise, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Honey Run Academy Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
622 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Children's Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6830 Pentz Rd
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2227
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2227
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Paradise Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5657 Recreation Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6465
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6465
Gr: 7-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Hometech Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6249 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Gr: K-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Paradise Elearning Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5911 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Paradise, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Children's Community Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6830 Pentz Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2227
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2227
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Honey Run Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
622 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Gr: 4-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Paradise, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Paradise, CA include Honey Run Academy Secondary, Children's Community Charter and Paradise Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Paradise?
5 public middle schools are located in Paradise.
What is the racial composition of students in Paradise?
Paradise public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% 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 Paradise are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Paradise include: Hometech Charter vs. Children's Community Charter, Children's Community Charter vs. Hometech Charter
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