For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 117 students in 96009, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 96009, CA are Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School and Big Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96009 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 96009, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96009, CA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Bridge St.
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Big Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 First St.
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Gr: K-7 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
96009, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Valley Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
70 First St
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Gr: 3-12
Gateway High (Continuation School) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
400 Bridge St
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 96009, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 96009, CA include Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School and Big Valley Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 96009?
2 public middle schools are located in 96009.
What is the racial composition of students in 96009?
96009 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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