Best 95901 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 2,686 students in 95901, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95901, CA are Harry P B Carden, Thomas E. Mathews Community and Marysville Charter Academy For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95901 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95901, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95901, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Harry P B Carden
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1023 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6409
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Thomas E. Mathews Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1127 E St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4025
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Marysville Charter Academy For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1917 B St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-6157
Gr: 7-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Core Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
321 16th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 742-2786
Gr: K-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Paragon Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1608 Sampson St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 742-2505
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Anna Mckenney Intermediate
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1904 Huston
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6187
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Foothill Intermediate
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5351 Fruitland Rd.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6130
Gr: 6-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1104 E St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4000
Gr: K-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Yuba County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
935 14th St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-4871
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln (Abraham) (alternative)
Alternative School
1919 B St.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 740-6489
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95901, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95901, CA include Harry P B Carden, Thomas E. Mathews Community and Marysville Charter Academy For The Arts.
How many public middle schools are located in 95901?
10 public middle schools are located in 95901.
What is the racial composition of students in 95901?
95901 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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