For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 6,523 students in Burbank, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Burbank, CA are John Muir Middle School, Burbank Usd Community Day and Magnolia Park. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burbank, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Burbank have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 Burbank, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 North Kenneth Rd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 729-3800
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 729-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,362 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Burbank Usd Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
223 East Santa Anita Ave.
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 729-7600
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 729-7600
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Magnolia Park
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1915 Monterey Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-7650
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-7650
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Luther Burbank Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3700 West Jeffries Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 729-3700
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 729-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Dolores Huerta Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 South Mariposa St.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-3900
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Puc Comm Charter Mid And Puc Comm Charter Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11500 Eldridge Ave.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 485-0951
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 485-0951
Gr: 6-12 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Puc Triumph Charter Academy And Puc Triumph Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13361 Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 356-2795
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 356-2795
Gr: 6-12 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Puc Cals Middle School And Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7350 North Figueroa St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(213) 239-0063
Burbank, CA 91504
(213) 239-0063
Gr: 6-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila)
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3715 Allan Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5353
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5353
Gr: 6-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1218 North Fourth St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 256-1951
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 256-1951
Gr: 6-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Puc Lakeview Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11465 Kagel Canyon St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 485-0340
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 485-0340
Gr: 6-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Puc Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1855 North Main St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 222-5010
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 222-5010
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Puc Inspire Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12550 Van Nuys Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 492-1880
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 492-1880
Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Burbank, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Off Campus Learning Center (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
3811 Allan Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5353
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5353
Gr: 7-12
11500 Eldridge Ave.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 485-0933
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 485-0933
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1800 Colorado Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 559-7699
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 559-7699
Gr: K-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Puc Santa Rosa Charter Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
3838 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 254-1703
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 254-1703
Gr: 6-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Puc Triumph Charter Academy (Closed 2017)
Charter School
13361 Glenoaks Blvd., Ste. 303
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 837-6221
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 837-6221
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Burbank, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Burbank, CA include John Muir Middle School, Burbank Usd Community Day and Magnolia Park.
How many public middle schools are located in Burbank?
13 public middle schools are located in Burbank.
What is the racial composition of students in Burbank?
Burbank public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% 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 Burbank are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Burbank include: Dolores Huerta Middle School vs. John Muir Middle School, Dolores Huerta Middle School vs. Luther Burbank Middle School, John Muir Middle School vs. Dolores Huerta Middle School
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