For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 2,010 students in Oroville, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Oroville, CA are Bases Learning Center, Heritage Community Day and Stream Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oroville, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Oroville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Middle Schools in Oroville, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bases Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2775 Yard St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-5844
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-5844
Grades: 1-12
| 15 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Heritage Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2255 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-4376
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-4376
Grades: 5-8
| 5 students
Rank: #33.
Stream Charter
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
455e Oro Dam Blvd. East
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 534-1633
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 534-1633
Grades: K-8
| 481 students
Rank: #44.
Table Mountain
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41 County Center Dr.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5688
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5688
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: #55.
Hearthstone
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2280 6th St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5848
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5848
Grades: K-12
| 179 students
Rank: #66.
Concow Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2771 Pentz Rd.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 533-3467
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 533-3467
Grades: K-8
| 72 students
Rank: #77.
Ishi Hills Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ishi Hills Way
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3078
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3078
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #88.
Nelson Avenue Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2255 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2940
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2940
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #99.
Butte County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1859 Bird St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5740
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5740
Grades: K-12
| 61 students
Rank: #1010.
The Studios Central
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2565 Mesa Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3002
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3002
Grades: 5-8
| 325 students
Rank: #1111.
Ipakanni Early College Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1459 Downer St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-1165
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-1165
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
Oroville, California Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative For Change (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
290 E. Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5756
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5756
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1421 Bird St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-3001
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-3001
Grades: K-3
| 119 students
Central Middle - Rise (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2565 Mesa Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5642
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5642
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Challenge Charter High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
2750 Mitchell Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2359
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2359
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
2775 Yard St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3003
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3003
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
2651 Lumpkin Rd.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 589-1810
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 589-1810
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Golden Fear Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11679 Nelson Bar Rd.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 533-5034
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 533-5034
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
North County Community High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2491 Carmichael Drive, Suite 5
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 879-7472
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 879-7472
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Paradise High - Rise (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
5911 Maxwell Dr.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5642
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5642
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pioneer Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2060 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-4437
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-4437
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Rise Middle School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1859 Bird St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5642
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5642
Grades: 7-8
| 17 students
South County Community High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
205 Mira Loma Dr., Ste. 20
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5751
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5751
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
2771 Pentz Rd
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 533-3258
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 533-3258
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Oroville, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Oroville, CA include Bases Learning Center, Heritage Community Day and Stream Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Oroville?
11 public middle schools are located in Oroville.
What is the racial composition of students in Oroville?
Oroville public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Oroville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Oroville include: The Studios Central vs. Ishi Hills Middle School, Hearthstone vs. Ipakanni Early College Charter, Ishi Hills Middle School vs. The Studios Central
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