For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 609 students in Mendota, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mendota, CA are Mendota Community Day and Mendota Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mendota, 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 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Mendota have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Mendota, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mendota Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
241 Smoot Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Mendota Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1258 East Belmont Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4301
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4301
Gr: 7-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mendota, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mendota, CA include Mendota Community Day and Mendota Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mendota?
2 public middle schools are located in Mendota.
What is the racial composition of students in Mendota?
Mendota public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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