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Best Science Proficiency Public Middle Schools in California (2026)

Public middle schools in California achieve an average science proficiency of 29% (2026).
The public middle schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest science proficiency in California is Oxford Academy, with 94%.
Science Proficiency Range: 74.5% 94% Avg. Science Proficiency: 81%

Top Science Proficiency Public Middle Schools in California (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 7-12
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Rank: #22.
Elkhorn
(Math: 89% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 4-8
10505 North Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Rank: #33.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 7-12
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
North Star Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 3-8
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-8
740 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-12
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 87%
Grades: K-8
102 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 6-8
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Rank: #99.
Sam H. Lawson Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 6-8
10401 Vista Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Rank: #1010.
Christa Mcauliffe
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-8
12211 Titus Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 253-4696
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 7-8
1120 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 934-3800
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-8
2501 Chestnut St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2063
Rank: #1313.
William Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 6-8
600 Driscoll Rd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3500
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Freshwater Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 7-8
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 6-8
51 East Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 7-8
100 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-2200
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Redwood Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 6-8
13925 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3042
Rank: #1818.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 79%
Grades: 6-8
1700 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
La Entrada Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 4-8
2200 Sharon Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-3962
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Riverside Stem Academy
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 5-12
4466 Mt.vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-12
777 Aileen St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-12
2558 North San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-8
3001 Ross Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3022
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Vista Verde
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-8
6 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-8
3195 Woodside Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 851-1571
Rank: #2626.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 77%
Grades: 7-8
3 Lemongrass
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-1601
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Hillview Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 76%
Grades: 6-8
1100 Elder Ave.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 326-4341
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 76%
Grades: 6-8
821 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Pacific Trails Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 76%
Grades: 7-8
5975 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Creekside Charter
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-8
1916 Chamonix Pl.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-12
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
The New School Of San Francisco
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-8
940 Filbert St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 401-6063
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
North Shoreview Montessori
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-8
1301 Cypress Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7588
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Ophir Steam Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-8
1373 Lozanos Rd.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(530) 885-3495
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Orchard View
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-12
700 Watertrough Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-4709

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average public middle schools science proficiency?
The California average public middle schools science proficiency is 29%% for 2026.
What are the public middle schools with the highest science proficiency in California?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in California include Oxford Academy, Elkhorn and Whitney (Gretchen) High School.

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