For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 724 students in 95642, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95642, CA are County Community, Ione Junior High School and North Star Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95642 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95642, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95642, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
County Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Gr: 1-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Ione Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Mills St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5500
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
North Star Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
747 Sutter St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5700
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Amador County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
217 Rex Ave.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5330
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5330
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95642, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95642, CA include County Community, Ione Junior High School and North Star Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 95642?
5 public middle schools are located in 95642.
What is the racial composition of students in 95642?
95642 public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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