Top 10 Best California Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 92 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 68,343 students in California.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in California are Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Oxford Academy and North Star Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best California Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Grades: 7-12
| 1,013 students
Rank: #22.
Oxford Academy
Math: 97% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Grades: 7-12
| 1,289 students
Rank: #33.
North Star Academy
Math: 96% | Reading: 96%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Grades: 3-8
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Carmenita Middle School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13435 E. 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Grades: 7-8
| 597 students
Rank: #55.
Elkhorn
Math: 87% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10505 N. Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8330
Grades: 4-8
| 270 students
Rank: #66.
Riverside Stem Academy
Math: 90% | Reading: 94%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4466 Mt.vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Grades: 5-12
| 662 students
Rank: #77.
William Hopkins Junior High School
Math: 91% | Reading: 92%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
600 Driscoll Rd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3500
Grades: 7-8
| 940 students
Rank: #88.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
Math: 92% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
102 W. Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Grades: K-8
| 1,067 students
Rank: #99.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
Math: 92% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Grades: 6-8
| 1,104 students
Rank: #1010.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
Math: 90% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1086 Alcatraz Ave.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Grades: K-8
| 672 students
Rank: #1111.
Windemere Ranch Middle School
Math: 88% | Reading: 87%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11611 E. Branch Pkwy.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,136 students
Rank: #1212.
Sam H. Lawson Middle School
Math: 88% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10401 Vista Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #1313.
Robert C. Fisler Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 90%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1350 Starbuck St.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890
Grades: K-8
| 843 students
Rank: #1414.
Redwood Middle School
Math: 86% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13925 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3042
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: #1515.
La Entrada Middle School
Math: 84% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2200 Sharon Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-3962
Grades: 4-8
| 605 students
Rank: #1616.
Richardson Prep Hi Middle School
Math: 83% | Reading: 91%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
455 S. K St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6438
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Rank: #1717.
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School
Math: 83% | Reading: 89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 W. Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 493 students
Rank: #1818.
La Canada High School
Math: 82% | Reading: 89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Grades: 7-12
| 2,024 students
Rank: #1919.
Hillcrest
Math: 82% | Reading: 88%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
30 Marguerite Dr.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-5127
Grades: K-8
| 354 students
Rank: #2020.
Carmel Valley Middle School
Math: 84% | Reading: 86%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3800 Mykonos Ln.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 481-8221
Grades: 7-8
| 797 students
Rank: #2121.
Vista Verde
Math: 81% | Reading: 88%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Grades: K-8
| 759 students
Rank: #2222.
Eleanor Murray Fallon
Math: 82% | Reading: 86%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3601 Kohnen Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 875-9376
Grades: 6-8
| 1,562 students
Rank: #2323.
Edison Computech
Math: 79% | Reading: 88%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
555 E. Belgravia
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2640
Grades: 7-8
| 796 students
Rank: #2424.
Ralston Intermediate
Math: 78% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2675 Ralston Ave.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4880
Grades: 6-8
| 1,113 students
Rank: #2525.
Orinda Intermediate
Math: 81% | Reading: 85%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
80 Ivy Dr.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3090
Grades: 6-8
| 823 students
Rank: #2626.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 741 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Gale Ranch Middle School
Math: 80% | Reading: 85%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6400 Main Branch Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,062 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Ross Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 85%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9 Lagunitas Rd.
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 457-2705
Grades: K-8
| 369 students
Rank: #2929.
Corte Madera
Math: 79% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4575 Alpine Rd.
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-1777
Grades: 4-8
| 255 students
Rank: #3030.
Crocker Middle School
Math: 78% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Ralston Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-6331
Grades: 6-8
| 441 students
Rank: #3131.
South Pasadena Middle School
Math: 78% | Reading: 84%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 Fair Oaks
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5830
Grades: 6-8
| 1,146 students
Rank: #3232.
Foothills Middle School
Math: 81% | Reading: 80%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
171 E. Sycamore Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8363
Grades: 6-8
| 629 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Beechwood Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 82%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
780 Beechwood Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-2850
Grades: K-8
| 800 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Thomas S. Hart Middle School
Math: 76% | Reading: 82%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4433 Willow Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-3102
Grades: 6-8
| 1,216 students
Rank: #3535.
Oak Middle School
Math: 71% | Reading: 87%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10821 Oak St.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 1,070 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in California?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in California include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Oxford Academy and North Star Academy.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in California?
92 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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