For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 8,666 students in Rancho Cordova, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rancho Cordova, CA are Gold River Discovery Center K-8, Innovations Academy and Feather River Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rancho Cordova, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Rancho Cordova have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Rancho Cordova, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Roaring Camp Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 971-5349
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 971-5349
Gr: K-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Innovations Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10886 Gadsten Way, Rm. D16
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Gr: K-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Feather River Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4305 South Meridian Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(626) 932-1802
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(626) 932-1802
Gr: K-12 | 2,731 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Clarksville Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4818 Golden Foothill Parkway S
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 957-5802
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 957-5802
Gr: K-12 | 2,347 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Prospect Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
W. E. Mitchell Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Zinfandel Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9050
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9050
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10848 Gadsten Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Mills Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10439 Coloma Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9045
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9045
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Options For Youth-san Juan
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5825 Windmill Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741
(916) 485-5111
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741
(916) 485-5111
Gr: 7-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
New Pacific Charter - Rancho Cordova
Charter School
10710 Bear Hollow
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(866) 992-9033
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rancho Cordova, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rancho Cordova, CA include Gold River Discovery Center K-8, Innovations Academy and Feather River Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Rancho Cordova?
10 public middle schools are located in Rancho Cordova.
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Cordova?
Rancho Cordova public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Rancho Cordova are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rancho Cordova include: Mills Middle School vs. W. E. Mitchell Middle School, W. E. Mitchell Middle School vs. Mills Middle School
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