For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,209 students in 95361, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95361, CA are Knights Ferry Elementary School, Valley Home Elementary School and Oakdale Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95361 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95361, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95361, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knights Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12726 Dent St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 881-3382
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 881-3382
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Valley Home Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13231 Pioneer Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Gr: K-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Oakdale Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Maag Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-2294
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-2294
Gr: 7-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Oakdale Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1235 East D St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4361
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4361
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hinkley Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3097
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3097
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
95361, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Valley Home Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
13231 Pioneer Ave
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-0117
Gr: 4-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95361, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95361, CA include Knights Ferry Elementary School, Valley Home Elementary School and Oakdale Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95361?
5 public middle schools are located in 95361.
What is the racial composition of students in 95361?
95361 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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