For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,966 students in 95242, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 95242, CA are Walter J. Katnich Community Day, Independence and Vista Oaks Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95242 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95242, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95242, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter J. Katnich Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Independence
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8275
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8275
Grades: K-12
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Vista Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 South Lower Sacramento Ste
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 365-4060
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 365-4060
Grades: K-12
| 948 students
Rank: #44.
Millswood Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 North Mills Ave.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8332
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8332
Grades: 7-8
| 843 students
Rank: #55.
Lodi Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
945 South Ham Ln.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7540
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7540
Grades: 7-8
| 922 students
Rank: #66.
Henderson
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13451 North Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7331
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
95242, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lakewood Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1100 North Ham Ln
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-7348
Grades: 4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95242, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95242, CA include Walter J. Katnich Community Day, Independence and Vista Oaks Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in 95242?
6 public middle schools are located in 95242.
What is the racial composition of students in 95242?
95242 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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