For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 513 students in 95490, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95490, CA are Sherwood, Willits Charter and Baechtel Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95490 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95490, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95490, CA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherwood
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32600 Sherwood Rd.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Willits Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1431 South Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5506
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5506
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Baechtel Grove Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Magnolia St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
95490, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
La Vida Independent Study Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 1461
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-6344
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-6344
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Little Lake Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1275 Blosser Ln
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-3232
Gr: K-8
New Horizons (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
120 N. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
New Horizons (Alter) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
618 S. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Sanhedrin High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
120 N. Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4801
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Willits Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1150 Magnolia St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Gr: 6-8
Willits Secondary Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
370 E. Commercial St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7754
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-7754
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95490, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95490, CA include Sherwood, Willits Charter and Baechtel Grove Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95490?
3 public middle schools are located in 95490.
What is the racial composition of students in 95490?
95490 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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