For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,852 students in Blythe, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Blythe, CA are Felix J. Appleby Elementary School, Margaret White Elementary School and Ruth Brown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blythe, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Blythe have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Blythe, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Felix J. Appleby Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10321 Vernon Ave.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7174
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7174
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Margaret White Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-5159
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-5159
Gr: K-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Ruth Brown Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
241 North Seventh Ave.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7164
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7164
Gr: K-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Blythe, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Palo Verde Valley Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
811 W. Chanslorway
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4884
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4884
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Blythe, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Blythe, CA include Felix J. Appleby Elementary School, Margaret White Elementary School and Ruth Brown Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Blythe?
3 public middle schools are located in Blythe.
What is the racial composition of students in Blythe?
Blythe public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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