For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 822 students in Jackson, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson, CA are County Community, Ione Junior High School and North Star Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Jackson, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
County Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Grades: 1-12
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Ione Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Mills St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5500
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
North Star Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
747 Sutter St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5700
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
Amador County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
217 Rex Ave.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5330
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5330
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Jackson, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10010 Shenandoah Rd.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 245-4284
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 245-4284
Grades: 7-8
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jackson, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson, CA include County Community, Ione Junior High School and North Star Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson?
5 public middle schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jackson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jackson include: Jackson Junior High School vs. Ione Junior High School
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