Public schools in Middletown, CA
6 open public schools with an address in Middletown, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,147
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.5:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
2
1 virtual
An overview of Middletown public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Middletown, CA: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,147 students, an average of 191 per school. The largest campus is Middletown High (421 students), and the largest elementary school is Minnie Cannon Elementary (164).
Middletown Unified operates the most schools here (4), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 58% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Middletown
Elementary schools in Middletown
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County International Charter Lake County International Charter District · Charter | KG–08 | 88 | 22:1 | |
| Minnie Cannon Elementary Middletown Unified | KG–05 | 164 | 23.2:1 |
Middle schools in Middletown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Middle Middletown Unified | 06–08 | 320 | 21:1 |
High schools in Middletown
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loconoma Valley High Middletown Unified · Alternative School | 10–12 | 10 | 10:1 | |
| Middletown High Middletown Unified | 09–12 | 421 | 18.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Middletown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Online Public Schools North Bay California Online Public Schools North Bay District · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 144 | 35.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56%
- Hispanic33%
- Black0.9%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Middletown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,147 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Middletown
How many public schools are in Middletown, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Middletown: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,147 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Middletown?
Schools with an address in Middletown belong to 3 education agencies, led by Middletown Unified (4 schools), California Online Public Schools North Bay District (1 school), Lake County International Charter District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Middletown?
Middletown High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Middletown, with 421 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Middletown?
Yes. 2 of the 6 public schools in Middletown are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including California Online Public Schools North Bay, Lake County International Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Middletown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Middletown public schools is 21.5:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Middletown guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities