For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,080 students in 95503, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 95503, CA are Freshwater Charter Middle School, South Bay Charter and Northern United - Humboldt Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95503 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95503, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95503, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freshwater Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Grades: 7-8
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
South Bay Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6077 Loma Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Grades: K-8
| 63 students
Rank: #33.
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2020 Campton Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2660
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2660
Grades: K-12
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Northern United - Siskiyou Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
423 South Broadway
Eureka, CA 95503
(530) 842-4509
Eureka, CA 95503
(530) 842-4509
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
Rank: #55.
Winship Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Cypress Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2487
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2487
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #66.
Glen Paul
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Cypress Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-7068
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-7068
Grades: K-12
| 121 students
95503, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eureka Secondary Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
674 Allard Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2467
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2467
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
216 West Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2446
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2446
Grades: K-6
| 200 students
Mattole Valley Charter (#159) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
210 Lindley Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 629-3634
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 629-3634
Grades: K-12
| 727 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95503, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95503, CA include Freshwater Charter Middle School, South Bay Charter and Northern United - Humboldt Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in 95503?
6 public middle schools are located in 95503.
What is the racial composition of students in 95503?
95503 public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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