For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 88 students in 96104, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 96104, CA are Surprise Valley Elementary School and Surprise Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96104 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 96104, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96104, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Surprise Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
470 Lincoln St.
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6141
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6141
Grades: K-7
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Surprise Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
470 Lincoln St.
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6141
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6141
Grades: 8-12
| 46 students
96104, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Great Basin High (Continuation School) (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
Ann And Lincoln St.
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-2387
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-2387
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Surprise Valley Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
Garfield St.
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6161
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6161
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 96104, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 96104, CA include Surprise Valley Elementary School and Surprise Valley High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 96104?
2 public middle schools are located in 96104.
What is the racial composition of students in 96104?
96104 public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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