For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,598 students in Delano, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Delano, CA are Columbine Elementary School, La Vina Middle School and Wonderful College Prep Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delano, 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 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Delano have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Delano, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2240 Rd. 160
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-8501
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-8501
Grades: K-8
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
La Vina Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1331 Browning Rd.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3601
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3601
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Wonderful College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2070 Veneto St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Grades: K-12
| 1,974 students
Rank: #44.
Almond Tree Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W. 15th Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3641
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3641
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Cecil Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5030
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5030
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: #66.
Pioneer
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Hiett Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 474-4911
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 474-4911
Grades: K-8
| 913 students
Delano, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Turning Point Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1980 Norwalk St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5000
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Valencia (Ygnacio) High (alternative) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1925 Randolph St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4188
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4188
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
120 West Garces Hwy
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5070
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5070
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Delano, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Delano, CA include Columbine Elementary School, La Vina Middle School and Wonderful College Prep Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Delano, CA?
6 public middle schools are located in Delano, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Delano, CA?
Delano, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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