For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,033 students in Patterson, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Patterson, CA are Open Valley Independent Study and Creekside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Patterson, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Patterson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Patterson, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Open Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 M St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
535 Peregrine Dr.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4710
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4710
Gr: 7-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Patterson, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Patterson, CA include Open Valley Independent Study and Creekside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Patterson?
2 public middle schools are located in Patterson.
What is the racial composition of students in Patterson?
Patterson public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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