For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,720 students in Delano, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Delano, CA are Columbine Elementary School, La Vina Middle School and Almond Tree Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delano, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Delano have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Delano, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2240 Road 160
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-8501
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-8501
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
La Vina Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1331 Browning Rd.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3601
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3601
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Almond Tree Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 West 15th Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3641
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3641
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Wonderful College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2070 Veneto St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Gr: K-12 | 1,845 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Pioneer
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Hiett Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 474-4911
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 474-4911
Gr: K-8 | 1,043 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Cecil Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5030
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Delano, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Turning Point Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1980 Norwalk St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5000
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5000
Gr: 6-8
Valencia (Ygnacio) High (alternative) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1925 Randolph St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4188
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4188
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Delano, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Delano, CA include Columbine Elementary School, La Vina Middle School and Almond Tree Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Delano?
6 public middle schools are located in Delano.
What is the racial composition of students in Delano?
Delano 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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