For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 405 students in Hamilton City, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Hamilton City, CA is Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton City, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Hamilton City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Hamilton City, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
277 Capay Ave.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Gr: K-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Hamilton Community Day
Alternative School
535 Sacramento Ave.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Gr: 7-12
Hamilton City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hamilton Elementary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
277 Capay St
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Gr: K-6
Hwy. 32 And Canal St.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hamilton City, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hamilton City, CA include Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hamilton City?
2 public middle schools are located in Hamilton City.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton City?
Hamilton City public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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