For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,753 students in Rancho Cordova, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rancho Cordova, CA are Gold River Discovery Center K-8, Innovations Academy and Prospect Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rancho Cordova, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Rancho Cordova have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Rancho Cordova, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 722 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: K-12
| 169 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Pacific School-rancho Cordova
Charter School
10710 Bear Hollow
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(866) 992-9033
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rancho Cordova, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rancho Cordova, CA include Gold River Discovery Center K-8, Innovations Academy and Prospect Community Day.
How many public middle schools are located in Rancho Cordova?
7 public middle schools are located in Rancho Cordova.
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Cordova?
Rancho Cordova public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% 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 Rancho Cordova are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rancho Cordova include: W. E. Mitchell Middle School vs. Mills Middle School, Mills Middle School vs. W. E. Mitchell Middle School
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