For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,669 students in Atwater, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Atwater, CA are Peggy Heller Elementary School, Atwater Senior Academy and Mitchell Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atwater, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Atwater have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Atwater, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peggy Heller Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Lake View Dr.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6517
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6517
Gr: K-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Atwater Senior Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Juniper Ave.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6515
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6515
Gr: 6-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Mitchell Intermediate
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1753 Fifth St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6124
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6124
Gr: 7-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Bellevue Senior Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 East Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6140
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6140
Gr: 7-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Atwater, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Atwater Junior Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1434 California St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6100
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6100
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Atwater, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Atwater, CA include Peggy Heller Elementary School, Atwater Senior Academy and Mitchell Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Atwater?
4 public middle schools are located in Atwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Atwater?
Atwater public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).