Best Yuba City Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 6,655 students in Yuba City, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Yuba City, CA are Twin Rivers Charter, Franklin Elementary School and Butte Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuba City, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Yuba City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Yuba City, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Rivers Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2510 Live Oak Blvd.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 755-2872
Gr: K-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
332 North Township Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5151
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Butte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2195 Blevin Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5034
Gr: K-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Tierra Buena Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1794 Villa Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5280
Gr: K-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Pathways Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1895 Lassen Blvd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2480
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Aerostem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
82 Second St.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 742-2531
Gr: 5-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Feather River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1895 Lassen Blvd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2400
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Riverbend Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Stewart Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-3100
Gr: K-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Barry Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 Barry Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5220
Gr: K-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Yuba City Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
256 Wilbur Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-9667
Gr: K-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Andros Karperos
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Camino De Flores
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-4440
Gr: K-8 | 1,143 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Yuba City Independence Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
984 B St.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5244
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
Gray Avenue Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
808 Gray Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-5240
Gr: 6-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1414.
Sutter County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
970 Klamath Ln.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2900
Gr: K-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Yuba City, California

Yuba City, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1666 Camino Del Flores
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5262
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
8403 Bailey Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5230
Gr: K-8
156 Wilbur Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95992
(530) 822-5120
990 Klamath Ln., Ste. 15
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-9031
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Yuba City, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Yuba City, CA include Twin Rivers Charter, Franklin Elementary School and Butte Vista Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Yuba City?
14 public middle schools are located in Yuba City.
What is the racial composition of students in Yuba City?
Yuba City public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% 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 Yuba City are often viewed compared to one another?

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