For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 513 students in Willits, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Willits, CA are Sherwood, Willits Charter and Baechtel Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willits, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Willits have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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 Willits, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherwood
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32600 Sherwood Rd.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 984-6769
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Willits Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1431 South Main St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5506
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-5506
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Baechtel Grove Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Magnolia St.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-2417
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Willits, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Willits, CA include Sherwood, Willits Charter and Baechtel Grove Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Willits?
3 public middle schools are located in Willits.
What is the racial composition of students in Willits?
Willits public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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