For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 182 students in Nicolaus, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Nicolaus, CA is Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicolaus, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Nicolaus have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Nicolaus, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2452 El Centro Blvd.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2407
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2407
Gr: K-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Nicolaus, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Three Rivers High (Continuation School) (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2454 Nicolaus Ave.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Nicolaus, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nicolaus, CA include Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nicolaus?
1 public middle schools are located in Nicolaus.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicolaus?
Nicolaus public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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