For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 115 students in 96039, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 96039, CA is Happy Camp Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 96039 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 96039, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96039, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Happy Camp Union Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
114 Park Way
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Gr: K-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
96039, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Happy Camp Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
39 Fourth Ave
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2731
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2731
Gr: 7-12
Happy Camp Elementary Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
114 Park Way
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Gr: K-8
Happy Camp Union Elementary School Primary Community (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
114 Parkway
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Gr: 2-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 96039, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96039, CA include Happy Camp Union Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 96039?
1 public middle schools are located in 96039.
What is the racial composition of students in 96039?
96039 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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