For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,279 students in Daly City, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Daly City, CA are Fernando Rivera Intermediate, Benjamin Franklin Intermediate and Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daly City, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Daly City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Daly City, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fernando Rivera Intermediate
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1255 Southgate Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1225
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1225
Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Stewart Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1202
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1202
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 East Market St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1216
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1216
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Skyline Dr.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1230
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1230
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Bayshore
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 Oriente St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(415) 467-5443
Daly City, CA 94014
(415) 467-5443
Gr: K-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Daly City, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Daly City, CA include Fernando Rivera Intermediate, Benjamin Franklin Intermediate and Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Daly City?
5 public middle schools are located in Daly City.
What is the racial composition of students in Daly City?
Daly City public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Daly City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Daly City include: Benjamin Franklin Intermediate vs. Fernando Rivera Intermediate, Fernando Rivera Intermediate vs. Benjamin Franklin Intermediate, Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School vs. Fernando Rivera Intermediate
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