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Best Schools in Middletown, California

10 schools · 6 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other

Public: 7
Private: 3
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 5.1/10
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Choosing a school in Middletown?

Use this page to compare every school in Middletown by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Middletown High

6.9/10

High · Middletown Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Middletown Middle

5.7/10

Middle · Middletown Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Lake County International Charter

5.2/10

Elementary · Lake County International Charter District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Middletown for 2026 are Middletown High (6.9/10), Middletown Middle (5.7/10), and Lake County International Charter (5.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 7 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

10

7 public · 3 private

Avg Score

5.1

out of 10

Median Home

$385,000

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Lake County International Charter

STAAR proficiency rose +22.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Middletown schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Middletown

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (7 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Middletown High 6.9 / 10
2 Middletown Middle 5.7 / 10
3 Lake County International Charter 5.2 / 10
4 Middletown Christian School 5.1 / 10
5 Coyote Valley Elementary 5.0 / 10
6 Minnie Cannon Elementary 4.9 / 10
7 Cobb Mountain Elementary 2.9 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
5.1/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$81,830

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$385,000

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
24%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
28 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
71%

Of occupied housing units

How Middletown compares

California rank

#539 of 597

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-1.2

below California avg (6.3)

Median household income

$82k

82% of California median

Schools in this city

7

About Schools in Middletown, California

Middletown, California is home to 10 schools, including 7 public schools and 3 private schools. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

With an average rating of 5.1 out of 10, schools in Middletown show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Middletown is Middletown High with a composite score of 6.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Middletown is served by 2 school districts: Lake County International Charter District, Middletown Unified. These districts collectively serve 1,562 students.

Middletown's community shows 24% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $81,830. The poverty rate in the area is 9.8%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 95461 (10)

Elementary Schools

6 schools
# School Rating
1 86 students · Kindergarten–8th 5.2
2 498 students · Kindergarten–6th 5.0
3 198 students · Kindergarten–6th 4.9
4 137 students · Kindergarten–6th 2.9
Private Schools 2 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 21 students · Kindergarten–8th
2 24 students · Kindergarten–8th

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 214 students · 7th–8th 5.7

High Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 406 students · 9th–12th 6.9
2 21 students · 11th–12th

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 89 students · Pre-K–12th 5.1

Schools in Middletown

Middletown, California · 10 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$81,830

Median Home Value

$385,000

Median Rent

$2,192/mo

Population

3,720

College Educated

24%

Homeownership

71%

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Community Profile

Middletown has a median household income of $81,830. It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $385,000, with a median rent of $2,192/month. The local poverty rate of 9.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Middletown, California

How many schools are in Middletown, California?

Middletown has 10 schools, including 7 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Middletown, California?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Middletown is 5.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Middletown, California?

The top-ranked school in Middletown on MySchoolScout is Middletown High with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Middletown, California?

The top-ranked elementary school in Middletown on MySchoolScout is Lake County International Charter with a composite score of 5.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Middletown, California?

The top-ranked middle school in Middletown on MySchoolScout is Middletown Middle with a composite score of 5.7/10.

What is the best high school in Middletown, California?

The top-ranked high school in Middletown on MySchoolScout is Middletown High with a composite score of 6.9/10.

How many school districts serve Middletown, California?

Middletown is served by 2 school districts: Lake County International Charter District, Middletown Unified.

What is the education level in Middletown, California?

According to Census data, 24% of adults in Middletown have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Middletown, California?

The median household income in Middletown is approximately $81,830 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Middletown, California?

Yes, Middletown has 3 private schools alongside 7 public schools. The top-rated private school is Middletown Christian School with a score of 5.1/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Middletown, California?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Middletown is 18.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Middletown, California?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.