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Top 5 Best North Highlands Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,595 students in North Highlands, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in North Highlands, CA are Creative Connections Arts Academy, Village Elementary School and Kohler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Highlands, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in North Highlands have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in North Highlands, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creative Connections Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7201 Arutas Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
Grades: K-12
| 705 students
Rank: #22.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6845 Larchmont Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1970
Grades: K-8
| 456 students
Rank: #33.
Kohler Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4004 Bruce Way
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1850
Grades: K-8
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Frederick Joyce Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6050 Watt Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1880
Grades: K-8
| 513 students
Rank: #55.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3708 Myrtle Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1910
Grades: K-8
| 547 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in North Highlands, California

North Highlands, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5450 Georgia Dr
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1900
Grades: 7-8
| 236 students
6444 Walerga Rd.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
Grades: 7-8
| 772 students
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
7201 Arutas Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
Grades: 1-6
| 270 students
6560 Melrose Dr
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1890
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
6560 Melrose Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-2715
Grades: K-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in North Highlands, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in North Highlands, CA include Creative Connections Arts Academy, Village Elementary School and Kohler Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in North Highlands?
5 public middle schools are located in North Highlands.
What is the racial composition of students in North Highlands?
North Highlands public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in North Highlands are often viewed compared to one another?

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