For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 690 students in Chowchilla, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Chowchilla, CA are Dairyland Elementary School and Wilson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chowchilla, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Chowchilla have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 Chowchilla, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dairyland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12861 Avenue 18 1/2
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2394
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2394
Grades: 4-8
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Robertson Blvd.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8070
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8070
Grades: 7-8
| 475 students
Chowchilla, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Challenger Elementary Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
345 So. Eleventh St.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Discovery Secondary (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
345 So. Eleventh St.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chowchilla, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chowchilla, CA include Dairyland Elementary School and Wilson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chowchilla?
2 public middle schools are located in Chowchilla.
What is the racial composition of students in Chowchilla?
Chowchilla public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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