For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,479 students in Colton, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Colton, CA are William G. Jehue Middle School, Colton Middle School and Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colton, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Colton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Colton, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William G. Jehue Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 North Eucalyptus Ave.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 421-7377
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 421-7377
Gr: 6-8 | 1,460 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Colton Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
670 West Laurel St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5009
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5009
Gr: 7-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Washington High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 East C St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5011
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5011
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Colton, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
254 East E St.
Colton, CA 92324
(760) 631-3409
Colton, CA 92324
(760) 631-3409
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Minority enrollment: 90%
850 Via Lata, Ste. 105
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 648-4368
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 648-4368
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Colton, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Colton, CA include William G. Jehue Middle School, Colton Middle School and Washington High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Colton?
3 public middle schools are located in Colton.
What is the racial composition of students in Colton?
Colton public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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