For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 736 students in Rio Linda, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rio Linda, CA are Westside Preparatory Charter and Rio Linda Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Linda, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Rio Linda have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Rio Linda, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6537 West Second St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-1990
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-1990
Gr: 7-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 G St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-2720
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-2720
Gr: 7-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rio Linda, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Heritage Peak Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6450 20th St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(866) 992-9033
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 1,010 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Sutter Peak Charter Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3934 Brd.way Rd.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(866) 992-9033
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Valley View Charter Prep (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2453 Grand Canal Blvd. Ste. A
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 866-9033
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 866-9033
Gr: K-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rio Linda, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rio Linda, CA include Westside Preparatory Charter and Rio Linda Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Rio Linda?
2 public middle schools are located in Rio Linda.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Linda?
Rio Linda public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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