For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 900 students in Corning, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Corning, CA are Kirkwood Elementary School, Columbia Academy and Richfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corning, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Corning have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Corning, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kirkwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2049 Kirkwood Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7773
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7773
Grades: K-8
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1785 Columbia Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7797
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7797
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
Richfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23875 River Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-3354
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-3354
Grades: K-8
| 263 students
Rank: #44.
Maywood Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1666 Marguerite Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7730
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7730
Grades: 6-8
| 527 students
Corning, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Corning-center Alternative Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
643 Blackburn Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Corning, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Corning, CA include Kirkwood Elementary School, Columbia Academy and Richfield Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Corning?
4 public middle schools are located in Corning.
What is the racial composition of students in Corning?
Corning public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% 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 Corning are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Corning include: Kirkwood Elementary School vs. Richfield Elementary School, Richfield Elementary School vs. Kirkwood Elementary School
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