Best Moreno Valley Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 10,292 students in Moreno Valley, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Moreno Valley, CA are Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem, Vista Heights Middle School and Vista Verde Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moreno Valley, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Moreno Valley have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Moreno Valley, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23750 Alessandro Blvd., Ste. G
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 384-2015
Gr: 5-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Vista Heights Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23049 Old Lake Dr.
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
(951) 571-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,454 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Vista Verde Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25777 Krameria St.
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
(951) 490-4690
Gr: 6-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Butterfield Language Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13400 Kitching St.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-4540
Gr: K-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Palm Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11900 Slawson Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
(951) 571-4260
Gr: 6-8 | 1,042 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13130 Morrison St.
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
(951) 571-4240
Gr: 6-8 | 1,131 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
March Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15800 Indian Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
(951) 490-0430
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Landmark Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15261 Legendary Dr.
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
(951) 571-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Moreno Valley Online Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24521 Cactus Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-4970
Gr: K-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Badger Springs Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24750 Delphinium Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Alessandro
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
23311 Dracaea Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-4510
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Sunnymead Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
23996 Eucalyptus Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-4280
Gr: 6-8 | 1,147 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Bayside Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
24501 Cactus Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-7890
Gr: 7-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Moreno Valley Bridge Academy
Charter School
24521 Cactus Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-7500
Gr: K-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Moreno Valley, California

Moreno Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
24511 Cactus Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-7895
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
25100 Red Maple Ln
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
(951) 443-2450
Gr: K-5
17750 Lasselle
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
(909) 940-6100
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Moreno Valley, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Moreno Valley, CA include Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem, Vista Heights Middle School and Vista Verde Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Moreno Valley?
14 public middle schools are located in Moreno Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Moreno Valley?
Moreno Valley public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% 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 Moreno Valley are often viewed compared to one another?

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