For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 746 students in Live Oak, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Live Oak, CA are Encinal Elementary School, Nuestro Elementary School and Live Oak Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Live Oak, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Live Oak have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Live Oak, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Encinal Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6484 Larkin Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5458
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5458
Gr: K-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Nuestro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3934 Broadway Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 822-5100
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 822-5100
Gr: K-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Live Oak Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2082 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5435
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5435
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Live Oak Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2207 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Live Oak, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Live Oak, CA include Encinal Elementary School, Nuestro Elementary School and Live Oak Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Live Oak?
4 public middle schools are located in Live Oak.
What is the racial composition of students in Live Oak?
Live Oak public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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