For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 900 students in 96021, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96021, CA are Columbia Academy, Kirkwood Elementary School and Richfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96021 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 96021, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96021, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1785 Columbia Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7797
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7797
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Kirkwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2049 Kirkwood Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7773
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7773
Gr: K-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Richfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23875 River Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-3354
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-3354
Gr: K-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Maywood Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1666 Marguerite Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7730
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7730
Gr: 6-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
96021, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Corning-center Alternative Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
643 Blackburn Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 96021, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96021, CA include Columbia Academy, Kirkwood Elementary School and Richfield Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 96021?
4 public middle schools are located in 96021.
What is the racial composition of students in 96021?
96021 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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