For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,675 students in North Highlands, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Highlands, CA are Creative Connections Arts Academy, Kohler Tk-8 and Village Tk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Highlands, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in North Highlands have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 North Highlands, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creative Connections Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7201 Arutas Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
Gr: K-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Kohler Tk-8
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4004 Bruce Way
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1850
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1850
Gr: K-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Village Tk-8
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6845 Larchmont Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1970
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1970
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
F. C. Joyce Tk-8
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6050 Watt Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1880
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1880
Gr: K-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Oakdale Tk-8
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3708 Myrtle Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1910
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1910
Gr: K-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in North Highlands, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Highlands, CA include Creative Connections Arts Academy, Kohler Tk-8 and Village Tk-8.
How many public middle schools are located in North Highlands?
5 public middle schools are located in North Highlands.
What is the racial composition of students in North Highlands?
North Highlands public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in North Highlands are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in North Highlands include: Oakdale Tk-8 vs. Village Tk-8, Village Tk-8 vs. Oakdale Tk-8, Kohler Tk-8 vs. F. C. Joyce Tk-8
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