For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,664 students in Montebello, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Montebello, CA are Montebello Community Day, La Merced Academy and La Merced Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montebello, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Montebello have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Montebello, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montebello Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 South Montebello Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-7900
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-7900
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
La Merced Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
724 North Poplar Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5043
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5043
Gr: K-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
La Merced Intermediate
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 East Avenida De La Merced
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-7262
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-7262
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Eastmont Intermediate
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Bradshawe Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5133
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5133
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #55.
Montebello Intermediate
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Whittier Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5111
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5111
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Montebello, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
T.i.m.e. Community (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2100 W. Cleveland Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 424-6910
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 424-6910
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Montebello, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Montebello, CA include Montebello Community Day, La Merced Academy and La Merced Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Montebello?
5 public middle schools are located in Montebello.
What is the racial composition of students in Montebello?
Montebello 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).
Which public middle schools in Montebello are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Montebello include: Eastmont Intermediate vs. Montebello Intermediate, Montebello Intermediate vs. Eastmont Intermediate, Montebello Intermediate vs. La Merced Intermediate
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