For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,033 students in Patterson, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Patterson, CA are Open Valley Independent Study and Creekside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Patterson, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Patterson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Patterson, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Open Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 M St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
535 Peregrine Dr.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4710
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4710
Gr: 7-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Patterson, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Patterson, CA include Open Valley Independent Study and Creekside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Patterson?
2 public middle schools are located in Patterson.
What is the racial composition of students in Patterson?
Patterson public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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