For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public middle schools serving 3,403 students in Tehama County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tehama County, CA are Vina Elementary School, Lassen View Elementary School and Tehama Oaks High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tehama County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Tehama County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Tehama County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vina Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7th And D Sts.
Vina, CA 96092
(530) 839-2182
Vina, CA 96092
(530) 839-2182
Gr: 1-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Lassen View Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10818 Highway 99-e
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 527-5162
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 527-5162
Gr: K-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Tehama Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1790 Walnut St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-4052
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-4052
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Kirkwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2049 Kirkwood Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7773
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7773
Gr: K-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Berrendos Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Chestnut Ave.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-6700
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: K-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Tehama County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Palm St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-8581
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-8581
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Los Molinos Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7700 Stanford
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 384-7903
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 384-7903
Gr: K-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Reeds Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18335 Johnson Rd.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-6006
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-6006
Gr: K-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Flournoy Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15850 Paskenta Rd.
Flournoy, CA 96029
(530) 833-5331
Flournoy, CA 96029
(530) 833-5331
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1660 Monroe St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 727-9495
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 727-9495
Gr: 5-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Street
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Lincoln St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 528-7301
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 528-7301
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
Vista Preparatory Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1770 South Jackson St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7840
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7840
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1515.
Tehama Elearning Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
979 Douglass St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-0188
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-0188
Gr: 7-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1616.
Maywood Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1666 Marguerite Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7730
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7730
Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
Gerber Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23014 Chard Ave.
Gerber, CA 96035
(530) 385-1041
Gerber, CA 96035
(530) 385-1041
Gr: K-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Red Bluff Community Day
Alternative School
1770 S. Jackson
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7200
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7200
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tehama County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tehama County, CA include Vina Elementary School, Lassen View Elementary School and Tehama Oaks High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tehama County?
18 public middle schools are located in Tehama County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tehama County?
Tehama County public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% 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 Tehama County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tehama County include: Vista Preparatory Academy vs. Berrendos Middle School, Berrendos Middle School vs. Vista Preparatory Academy, Los Molinos Elementary School vs. Maywood Middle School
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