For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,386 students in 94531, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 94531, CA are Dallas Ranch Middle School, Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy and Black Diamond Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94531 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94531, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94531, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dallas Ranch Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Mount Hamilton Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7485
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7485
Grades: 6-8
| 752 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4730 Sterling Hills Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7640
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7640
Grades: K-8
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Black Diamond Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4730 Sterling Hill Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7460
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7460
Grades: 7-8
| 343 students
94531, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
R.a.a.m.p. Charter Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
4730 Sterling Hill Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 754-9800
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 754-9800
Grades: K-9
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 94531, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 94531, CA include Dallas Ranch Middle School, Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy and Black Diamond Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 94531?
3 public middle schools are located in 94531.
What is the racial composition of students in 94531?
94531 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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