For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,831 students in Arcadia, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Arcadia, CA are Foothills Middle School, Richard Henry Dana Middle School and First Avenue Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arcadia, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Arcadia have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Arcadia, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foothills Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
171 East Sycamore Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8363
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8363
Gr: 6-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 South First Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8361
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8361
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
First Avenue Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 South First Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8362
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8362
Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 South Third Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-6629
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-6629
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Rio Hondo Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11425 Wildflower Rd.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 575-2308
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 575-2308
Gr: K-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Arcadia, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
317 E. Foothill Blvd.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(760) 224-0758
Arcadia, CA 91006
(760) 224-0758
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 69%
317 E. Foothill Blvd.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(760) 224-0758
Arcadia, CA 91006
(760) 224-0758
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Arcadia, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Arcadia, CA include Foothills Middle School, Richard Henry Dana Middle School and First Avenue Middle School. Arcadia has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Arcadia?
5 public middle schools are located in Arcadia.
What is the racial composition of students in Arcadia?
Arcadia public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Arcadia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Arcadia include: Foothills Middle School vs. First Avenue Middle School, Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) vs. Rio Hondo Elementary School, Richard Henry Dana Middle School vs. First Avenue Middle School
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