For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,094 students in Barstow, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Barstow, CA are Barstow Stem Academy and Barstow Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barstow, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Barstow have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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 Barstow, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barstow Stem Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Mountain View
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6150
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6150
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Barstow Junior High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Armory Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6204
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6204
Grades: 7-8
| 703 students
Rank: n/an/a
Busd School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
405 North Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Barstow, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
551 S. Avenue H
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6300
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 832 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Barstow, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Barstow, CA include Barstow Stem Academy and Barstow Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Barstow?
3 public middle schools are located in Barstow.
What is the racial composition of students in Barstow?
Barstow public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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