Top 10 Best Contra Costa County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 84 public middle schools serving 45,370 students in Contra Costa County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Contra Costa County, CA are Windemere Ranch Middle School, Joaquin Moraga Intermediate and Orinda Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Contra Costa County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Contra Costa County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windemere Ranch Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11611 E. Branch Pkwy.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,136 students
Rank: #22.
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1010 Camino Pablo
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-7206
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
Rank: #33.
Orinda Intermediate
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
80 Ivy Dr.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3090
Grades: 6-8
| 823 students
Rank: #44.
Gale Ranch Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6400 Main Branch Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,062 students
Rank: #55.
M. H. Stanley Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3455 Sch St.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3530
Grades: 6-8
| 1,085 students
Rank: #66.
Diablo Vista Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4100 Camino Tassajara
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 855-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 837 students
Rank: #77.
Iron Horse Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12601 Alcosta Blvd.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 824-2820
Grades: 6-8
| 1,020 students
Rank: #88.
Horizons School: Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Grades: K-12
| 531 students
Rank: #99.
Tice Creek
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1847 Newell Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 746-5515
Grades: K-8
| 409 students
Rank: #1010.
Pine Valley Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3000 Pine Valley Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 479-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 924 students
Rank: #1111.
Los Cerros Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
968 Blemer Rd.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 855-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #1212.
Charlotte Wood Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 El Capitan Dr.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 855-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #1313.
Stone Valley Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3001 Miranda Ave.
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 855-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Rank: #1414.
Foothill Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2775 Cedro Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Rank: #1515.
Walnut Creek Intermediate
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2425 Walnut Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 944-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 985 students
Rank: #1616.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
265 Boyd Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-8174
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
Rank: #1717.
Eagle Peak Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Hutchinson Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 946-0994
Grades: 1-8
| 305 students
Rank: #1818.
Mountain House Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3950 Mountain House Rd.
Byron, CA 94514
(209) 835-2283
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Rank: #1919.
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6480
Grades: 6-8
| 1,102 students
Rank: #2020.
Diablo View Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Diablo View Ln.
Clayton, CA 94517
(925) 672-0898
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Briones (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880
Grades: K-12
| 157 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Excelsior Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14301 Byron Hwy.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 809-7530
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Sunrise (Special Education)
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1861 Silverwood Dr.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 687-0202
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2625 Barnard Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1431
Grades: K-12
| 468 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
William B. Bristow Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
855 Minnesota Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6460
Grades: 6-8
| 1,114 students
Rank: #2626.
Venture (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10540 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1200
Grades: K-12
| 864 students
Rank: #2727.
Diablo Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1026 Mohr Ln.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 676-6862
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: #2828.
Antioch Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3325 Hacienda Way
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 755-7311
Grades: K-8
| 203 students
Rank: #2929.
Edna Hill Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
140 Birch St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6440
Grades: 6-8
| 953 students
Rank: #3030.
Harbour Way Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1121 Allview Ave.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1438
Grades: K-8
| 0 students
Rank: #3131.
Old River Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30 Lrng Ln.
Knightsen, CA 94548
(925) 626-3330
Grades: K-8
| 296 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Cccoe Special Education Programs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4207 Delta Fair Blvd.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 777-2000
Grades: K-12
| 129 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Central County Special Education Programs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2964 Miranda Ave.
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 837-6007
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Crossroads High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2701 Willow Pass Rd.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 689-6852
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #3535.
Richmond College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
214 S. 11th St.
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 235-2066
Grades: K-8
| 513 students
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School
Location
Grades
Students
5000 Patterson Cir.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
P. O. Box 2961
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
800 Gary Ave.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-4116
Grades: K-6
| 647 students
501 W. 17th St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7440
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
14301 Byron Hwy.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 634-2128
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
Grades: K-6
| 249 students
1963 Tice Valley Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3940
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
800 Gary Ave B
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 776-5590
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5000 Valley View Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 758-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
4491 Bixler Rd.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 427-8662
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
809 Black Diamond Blvd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
222 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
1060 Manor Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-4500
Grades: K-6
| 206 students
850 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
235 Pacifica Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2351 Olivera Rd
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-6835
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Golden Gate Community Charter (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
101 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3671
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3100 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Po Box 488
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 757-5437
Grades: K-8
| 900 students
4300 Cutting Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2465 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
30 Learning Ln
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 626-3304
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1250 23rd St
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1 Santa Barbara Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 938-2564
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
820 W. 2nd St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-5310
Grades: K-12
| 527 students
4730 Sterling Hill Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 754-9800
Grades: K-9
| 128 students
2000 Southwood Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
2900 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
355 E. Leland Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 194 students
715 Chanslor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
777 Sonoma St
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Contra Costa County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Contra Costa County, CA include Windemere Ranch Middle School, Joaquin Moraga Intermediate and Orinda Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Contra Costa County, CA?
84 public middle schools are located in Contra Costa County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Contra Costa County, CA?
Contra Costa County, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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