For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 154 students in 96118, CA.
The top ranked public middle school in 96118, CA is Loyalton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96118 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 96118, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96118, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loyalton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Fourth St.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4454
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4454
Grades: 7-12
| 154 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra County Special Education
Special Education School
111 Beckwith St.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4485
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4485
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
96118, California 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 Beckwith St
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4186
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4186
Grades: 7-8
| 51 students
Sierra County Opportunity Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
109 Beckwith Rd.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-1660
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-1660
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Sierra Crest (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
700 4th St
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4454
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4454
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 96118, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 96118, CA include Loyalton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 96118?
2 public middle schools are located in 96118.
What is the racial composition of students in 96118?
96118 public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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