For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 7,946 students in 95670, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95670, CA are Gold River Discovery Center K-8, Innovations Academy and Feather River Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95670 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95670, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95670, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Roaring Camp Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 971-5349
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 971-5349
Gr: K-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Innovations Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10886 Gadsten Way, Rm. D16
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Gr: K-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Feather River Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4305 South Meridian Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(626) 932-1802
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(626) 932-1802
Gr: K-12 | 2,731 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Clarksville Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4818 Golden Foothill Parkway S
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 957-5802
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 957-5802
Gr: K-12 | 2,347 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Prospect Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
W. E. Mitchell Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Zinfandel Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9050
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9050
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10848 Gadsten Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Mills Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10439 Coloma Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9045
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9045
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
New Pacific Charter - Rancho Cordova
Charter School
10710 Bear Hollow
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(866) 992-9033
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95670, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95670, CA include Gold River Discovery Center K-8, Innovations Academy and Feather River Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in 95670?
9 public middle schools are located in 95670.
What is the racial composition of students in 95670?
95670 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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