For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,353 students in Brentwood, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Brentwood, CA are Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School, William B. Bristow Middle School and Edna Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brentwood, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Brentwood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Brentwood, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6480
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6480
Gr: 6-8 | 1,119 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
William B. Bristow Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
855 Minnesota Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6460
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6460
Gr: 6-8 | 1,236 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Edna Hill Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Birch St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6440
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6440
Gr: 6-8 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Brentwood, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Far East County Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
850 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511
Gr: K-12
Heritage Cccoe Special Education Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3671
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3671
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Brentwood, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Brentwood, CA include Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School, William B. Bristow Middle School and Edna Hill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Brentwood?
3 public middle schools are located in Brentwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Brentwood?
Brentwood public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Brentwood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Brentwood include: Edna Hill Middle School vs. William B. Bristow Middle School, Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School vs. William B. Bristow Middle School, William B. Bristow Middle School vs. Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School
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