For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 163 students in 96113, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96113, CA are Fort Sage Middle School and Mt. Lassen Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96113 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 96113, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96113, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Sage Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Gr: 7-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Mt. Lassen Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 David S Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 96113, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96113, CA include Fort Sage Middle School and Mt. Lassen Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in 96113?
2 public middle schools are located in 96113.
What is the racial composition of students in 96113?
96113 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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