For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 449 students in Mckinleyville, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mckinleyville, CA are Fieldbrook Elementary School and Mckinleyville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckinleyville, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Mckinleyville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Mckinleyville, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fieldbrook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4070 Fieldbrook Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-3201
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-3201
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
Rank: #22.
Mckinleyville Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2285 Central Ave.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1508
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1508
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Mckinleyville, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mckinleyville Elementary Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2275 Central Ave
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1549
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1549
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Norrn Humboldt Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1300 Murray Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 267-9403
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 267-9403
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mckinleyville, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mckinleyville, CA include Fieldbrook Elementary School and Mckinleyville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mckinleyville?
2 public middle schools are located in Mckinleyville.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckinleyville?
Mckinleyville public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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