For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 33 students in Petrolia, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Petrolia, CA are Mattole Elementary School and Honeydew Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petrolia, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Petrolia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Petrolia, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mattole Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Honeydew Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Wilder Ridge Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3230
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3230
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Petrolia, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Petrolia, CA include Mattole Elementary School and Honeydew Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Petrolia?
2 public middle schools are located in Petrolia.
What is the racial composition of students in Petrolia?
Petrolia public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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