For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 391 students in Byron, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Byron, CA are Mountain House Elementary School and Excelsior Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Byron, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Byron have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Public Middle Schools in Byron, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain House Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3950 Mountain House Rd.
Byron, CA 94514
(209) 835-2283
Byron, CA 94514
(209) 835-2283
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Excelsior Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14301 Byron Hwy.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 809-7530
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 809-7530
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Byron, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Byron, CA include Mountain House Elementary School and Excelsior Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Byron?
2 public middle schools are located in Byron.
What is the racial composition of students in Byron?
Byron 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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