For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,106 students in Folsom, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in Folsom, CA are Folsom Middle School, Sutter Middle School and Golden Valley Tahoe. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Folsom, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Folsom have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Folsom, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Folsom Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Blue Ravine Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9040
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9040
Grades: 6-8
| 1,403 students
Rank: #22.
Sutter Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 Riley St.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9035
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9035
Grades: 6-8
| 1,628 students
Rank: #33.
Golden Valley Tahoe
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12640 Union Mills Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(530) 717-3019
Folsom, CA 95630
(530) 717-3019
Grades: K-8
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Folsom, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Folsom, CA include Folsom Middle School, Sutter Middle School and Golden Valley Tahoe. Folsom has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Folsom?
3 public middle schools are located in Folsom.
What is the racial composition of students in Folsom?
Folsom public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Folsom are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Folsom include: Folsom Middle School vs. Sutter Middle School, Sutter Middle School vs. Folsom Middle School
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