For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,163 students in 95963, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 95963, CA are Plaza Elementary School, Lake Elementary School and Capay Joint Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95963 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95963, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95963, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7322 County Road 24
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1250
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1250
Grades: K-8
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4672 County Road North
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1255
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1255
Grades: K-8
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Capay Joint Union Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7504 Cutting Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1222
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1222
Grades: K-8
| 194 students
Rank: #44.
Price Intermediate
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Marin St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1225
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1225
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
Rank: #55.
William Finch
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 East Tehama St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1683
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1683
Grades: K-12
| 138 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orland Community Day
Alternative School
260 Roosevelt Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1264
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1264
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
95963, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Orland Elementary Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
930 Second St
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1137
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1137
Grades: 2-6
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95963, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95963, CA include Plaza Elementary School, Lake Elementary School and Capay Joint Union Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95963?
6 public middle schools are located in 95963.
What is the racial composition of students in 95963?
95963 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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