For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 394 students in California, MO.
The top-ranked public middle school in California, MO is California Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in California have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in California, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
California Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 S Owen St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2146
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2146
Gr: 5-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in California, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in California, MO include California Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in California?
1 public middle schools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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