For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,780 students in 95928, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 95928, CA are Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School, Paradise Charter Middle School and Chico Country Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95928 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95928, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95928, CA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2253 Humboldt Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4110
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4110
Gr: 6-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Paradise Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6473 Clark Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 872-7277
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 872-7277
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Chico Country Day
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 West 11th St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-2650
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-2650
Gr: K-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Core Butte Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2847 Notre Dame Blvd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 894-3952
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 894-3952
Gr: K-12 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Sherwood Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Cleveland Ave.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-6600
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-6600
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Achieve Charter School Of Paradise Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
771 Elliott Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 762-2599
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 762-2599
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1350 East Ninth St. Ste. 150
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Gr: 6-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Butte County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Orient St. Ste. 105
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-9741
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-9741
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
95928, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Butte County Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2491 Carmichael Dr. Ste 500
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7472
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7472
Gr: 7-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Center For Alternative Learning (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2412 Cohasset, Ste. 3
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4185
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4185
Gr: 7-12 | 103 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Pivot Charter School North Valley (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2550 Lakew. Dr. Ste. 30
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Gr: K-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
School Of Applied Resources (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3935 Morrow Ln.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7551
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7551
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95928, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95928, CA include Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School, Paradise Charter Middle School and Chico Country Day.
How many public middle schools are located in 95928?
8 public middle schools are located in 95928.
What is the racial composition of students in 95928?
95928 public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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