For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,490 students in 95603, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95603, CA are Bowman Charter, Placer County Community Schools and Sierra Vista. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95603 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95603, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95603, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13777 Bowman Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Gr: K-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Placer County Community Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Sierra Vista
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5280 Stirling St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 415-4414
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 415-4414
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Placer County Court Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Placer County Pathways Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Ev Cain Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Palm Ave.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 823-6106
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 823-6106
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Placer County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
95603, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adolescent Day Treatment At Dewitt (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11484 B Ave.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 886-4400
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 886-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Alta Vista Community Charter (Closed 2024)
Charter School
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Gr: K-5
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Gr: K-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Forty-niner Rop (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 889-5940
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 889-5940
Gr: 10-12
3050 Bell Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5189
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5189
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95603, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95603, CA include Bowman Charter, Placer County Community Schools and Sierra Vista.
How many public middle schools are located in 95603?
7 public middle schools are located in 95603.
What is the racial composition of students in 95603?
95603 public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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