For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 349 students in Ferndale, CA.
The top ranked public middle school in Ferndale, CA is Ferndale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferndale, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Ferndale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Ferndale, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ferndale Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
164 Shaw Ave.
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5300
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5300
Gr: K-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ferndale, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ferndale, CA include Ferndale Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ferndale?
1 public middle schools are located in Ferndale.
What is the racial composition of students in Ferndale?
Ferndale public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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