For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,434 students in Waterford, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Waterford, CA are Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy and Roberts Ferry Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterford, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Waterford, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
703 C St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Gr: K-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Roberts Ferry Union Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Waterford Junior
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12916 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Gr: 7-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 West Briggsmore Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Connecting Waters Charter
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12420 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Waterford, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Roberts Ferry Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Gr: K-8
Waterford Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
12916 Bentley St
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Waterford, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Waterford, CA include Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy and Roberts Ferry Union Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waterford?
6 public middle schools are located in Waterford.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford?
Waterford public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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