Best Willows Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 724 students in Willows, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Willows, CA are Walden Academy, Willows Intermediate and Glenn County Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willows, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Willows have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Willows, CA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walden Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1149 West Wood St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 361-6480
Gr: K-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Willows Intermediate
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1145 West Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Gr: 5-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Glenn County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
311 South Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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Willows, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
311 S. Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6353
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
311 South Villa Ave
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
1145 West Cedar St
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Gr: K-6
823 West Laurel St
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Gr: 7-12
1145 West Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Willows, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Willows, CA include Walden Academy, Willows Intermediate and Glenn County Special Education.
How many public middle schools are located in Willows?
3 public middle schools are located in Willows.
What is the racial composition of students in Willows?
Willows public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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