For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,836 students in 95616, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 95616, CA are Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School, Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School and Davis School For Independent Study. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95616 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95616, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95616, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2121 Calaveras Ave.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5430
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5430
Grades: 7-9
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1220 Drexel Dr.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5445
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5445
Grades: 7-9
| 621 students
Rank: #33.
Davis School For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
526 B St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5333
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5333
Grades: K-12
| 145 students
Rank: #44.
Da Vinci Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 East Eighth St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Grades: 7-12
| 582 students
95616, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1602 Oak Ave
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95616, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95616, CA include Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School, Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School and Davis School For Independent Study.
How many public middle schools are located in 95616?
4 public middle schools are located in 95616.
What is the racial composition of students in 95616?
95616 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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