For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,590 students in Pico Rivera, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pico Rivera, CA are Steam Academy Burke, Rivera Middle School and North Park Academy Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pico Rivera, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steam Academy Burke
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8101 Orange Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7590
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7590
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Rivera Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Citronell Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7580
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7580
Gr: 6-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
North Park Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4450 South Durfee Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7570
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7570
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Pico Rivera, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eugene A. Obregon (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
3300 Sandoval Ave
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-0258
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-0258
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3300 Sandoval St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-0258
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-0258
Gr: K-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
9115 East Balfour St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-5009
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-5009
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
4211 South Columbia St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-5108
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-5108
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pico Rivera, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pico Rivera, CA include Steam Academy Burke, Rivera Middle School and North Park Academy Of The Arts.
How many public middle schools are located in Pico Rivera?
3 public middle schools are located in Pico Rivera.
What is the racial composition of students in Pico Rivera?
Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pico Rivera include: Rivera Middle School vs. Steam Academy Burke, North Park Academy Of The Arts vs. Rivera Middle School, North Park Academy Of The Arts vs. Steam Academy Burke
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