For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public middle schools serving 5,456 students in Yuba County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Yuba County, CA are Harry P B Carden, Thomas E. Mathews Community and Marysville Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuba County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Yuba County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Harry P B Carden
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1023 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6409
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6409
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Thomas E. Mathews Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1127 E St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4025
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4025
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #33.
Marysville Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1919 B St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 740-6400
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 740-6400
Grades: 7-12
| 52 students
Rank: #44.
Marysville Charter Academy For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1917 B St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-6157
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-6157
Grades: 7-12
| 371 students
Rank: #55.
Bear River
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Wheatland Park Dr.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3135
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3135
Grades: 4-8
| 564 students
Rank: #66.
Camptonville Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16585 School St.
Camptonville, CA 95922
(530) 288-3277
Camptonville, CA 95922
(530) 288-3277
Grades: K-8
| 50 students
Rank: #77.
Core Charter
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
321 16th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 742-2786
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 742-2786
Grades: K-12
| 536 students
Rank: #88.
Riverside Meadows Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1751 Cimarron Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-1271
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-1271
Grades: 6-8
| 508 students
Rank: #99.
Arboga Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1686 Broadway
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6101
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6101
Grades: K-8
| 722 students
Rank: #1010.
Paragon Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1608 Sampson St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 742-2505
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 742-2505
Grades: K-8
| 202 students
Rank: #1111.
Anna Mckenney Intermediate
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1904 Huston
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6187
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6187
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #1212.
Foothill Intermediate
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5351 Fruitland Rd.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6130
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6130
Grades: 6-8
| 208 students
Rank: #1313.
Yuba Gardens Intermediate
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1964 11th Ave.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6194
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6194
Grades: 7-8
| 724 students
Rank: #1414.
Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1104 E St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4000
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4000
Grades: K-12
| 238 students
Rank: #1515.
Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9841 Texas Hill Rd.
Oregon House, CA 95962
(530) 692-2210
Oregon House, CA 95962
(530) 692-2210
Grades: K-8
| 169 students
Rank: #1616.
Yuba County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
935 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4871
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4871
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln (Abraham) (alternative)
Alternative School
1919 B St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 740-6489
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 740-6489
Grades: K-12
| 254 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wheatland Community Day High School
Alternative School
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Yuba County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Career Education Charter (Closed 2012)
Charter School
801 Olive St
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3113
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3113
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
1208 Pasado Ave.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6103
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6103
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
12 East 18th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6180
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6180
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
Blue Oaks Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1919 B Street
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 740-4888
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 740-4888
Grades: K-8
| 100 students
456 Beale Hwy.
Beale Afb, CA 95903
(530) 788-0236
Beale Afb, CA 95903
(530) 788-0236
Grades: 4-5
| 195 students
New Day Charter (Closed 2012)
Charter School
841 Cedar Ln
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-6109
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-6109
Grades: K-8
| 120 students
North Marysville Continuation High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1949 B St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-6918
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-6918
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Plumas Lake Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
2743 Plumas School Rd
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-4428
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-4428
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
938 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6231
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6231
Grades: K-12
| 137 students
Wheatland Charter Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
P.o. Box 818
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 788-2097
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 788-2097
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
Yuba County Opportunity (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
935 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4872
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4872
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Yuba County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Yuba County, CA include Harry P B Carden, Thomas E. Mathews Community and Marysville Community Day.
How many public middle schools are located in Yuba County?
18 public middle schools are located in Yuba County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yuba County?
Yuba County public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% 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 County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Yuba County include: Yuba Gardens Intermediate vs. Bear River, Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter vs. Core Charter, Bear River vs. Yuba Gardens Intermediate
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