For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 593 students in Wheatland, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Wheatland, CA is Bear River. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheatland, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Wheatland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Wheatland, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear River
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Wheatland Park Dr.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3135
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3135
Gr: 4-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Wheatland Community Day High School
Alternative School
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wheatland, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wheatland, CA include Bear River.
How many public middle schools are located in Wheatland?
2 public middle schools are located in Wheatland.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatland?
Wheatland public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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