For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 12,205 students in 95608, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 95608, CA are California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus, Winston Churchill Middle School and California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95608 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95608, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95608, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4645 Buckeye Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Grades: K-8
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Winston Churchill Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4900 Whitney Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7324
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7324
Grades: 6-8
| 995 students
Rank: #33.
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8828 Elk Grove Blvd. Ste. 4
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 714-9699
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 714-9699
Grades: K-8
| 543 students
Rank: #44.
Ralph Richardson Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7411
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7411
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
Rank: #55.
California Montessori Project-san Juan Campuses
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5330a Gibbons Dr. Ste. 700
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-2432
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-2432
Grades: K-8
| 1,477 students
Rank: #66.
Visions In Education
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5030 El Camino Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 883-1601
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 883-1601
Grades: K-12
| 7,009 students
Rank: #77.
John Barrett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4243 Barrett Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7842
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7842
Grades: 6-8
| 743 students
Rank: #88.
Starr King K-8
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7320
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7320
Grades: K-8
| 854 students
95608, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Atkinson Academy Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
4718 Engle Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
3700 Garfield Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
4825 Kenneth Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7578
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7578
Grades: K-6
| 382 students
5825 Windmill Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(626) 921-8200
Carmichael, CA 95608
(626) 921-8200
Grades: 7-12
| 1,108 students
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7320
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7320
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95608, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95608, CA include California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus, Winston Churchill Middle School and California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in 95608?
8 public middle schools are located in 95608.
What is the racial composition of students in 95608?
95608 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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