For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,222 students in Vacaville, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Vacaville, CA are Kairos Public, Sierra Vista K-8 and Willis Jepson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vacaville, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Vacaville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Vacaville, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kairos Public
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
129 Elm St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-7234
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-7234
Gr: K-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Sierra Vista K-8
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Bel Air Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6260
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6260
Gr: K-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Willis Jepson Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
580 Elder St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6280
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6280
Gr: 7-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Vaca Pena Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Keith Way
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6270
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 453-6270
Gr: 7-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
194 Bella Vista Rd
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 469-2305
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 469-2305
Gr: 7-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Shereene Wilkerson Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
343 Brown St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 469-2306
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 469-2306
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Vacaville, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Cooperative Education Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
400 Hemlock St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6245
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6245
Gr: K-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Country High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100-b Mcclellan St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6215
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6215
Gr: 9-12
751 School St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6225
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6225
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
100 Mcclellan St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6265
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-6265
Gr: K-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Vacaville Community Day Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
129 Elm St
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-2142
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 453-2142
Gr: 8-11 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Vacaville, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Vacaville, CA include Kairos Public, Sierra Vista K-8 and Willis Jepson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Vacaville?
6 public middle schools are located in Vacaville.
What is the racial composition of students in Vacaville?
Vacaville public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Vacaville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Vacaville include: Vaca Pena Middle School vs. Willis Jepson Middle School, Willis Jepson Middle School vs. Vaca Pena Middle School, Sierra Vista K-8 vs. Kairos Public
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