Best 91103 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 708 students in 91103, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 91103, CA are Octavia E. Butler Magnet and Alma Fuerte Public. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 91103 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 91103, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 91103, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Octavia E. Butler Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1505 North Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5830
Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Alma Fuerte Public
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 204-5265
Gr: K-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 91103, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 91103, CA include Octavia E. Butler Magnet and Alma Fuerte Public.
How many public middle schools are located in 91103?
2 public middle schools are located in 91103.
What is the racial composition of students in 91103?
91103 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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