For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,933 students in Los Banos, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Los Banos, CA are Creekside Junior High School, Los Banos Junior High School and Crossroads Alternative Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Banos, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Los Banos have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Los Banos, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekside Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Prairie Springs Dr.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-1005
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-1005
Gr: 7-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Los Banos Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1750 San Luis St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-0867
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-0867
Gr: 7-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Crossroads Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
929 West Pacheco Blvd.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4013
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4013
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Los Banos, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Los Banos, CA include Creekside Junior High School, Los Banos Junior High School and Crossroads Alternative Education Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Los Banos?
3 public middle schools are located in Los Banos.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Banos?
Los Banos public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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