For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 885 students in Ramona, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ramona, CA are Mountain Valley Academy, Future Bound Independent Study Secondary and Olive Peirce Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ramona, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Ramona have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ramona, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Gr: K-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
720 Ninth St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2068
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2068
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Olive Peirce Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1521 Hanson Ln.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2400
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2400
Gr: 7-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Ramona, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ramona Unified Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1401-c Hanson Lane
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-8513
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-8513
Gr: 2-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Sun Valley Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
2102 Main St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-8008
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-8008
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ramona, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ramona, CA include Mountain Valley Academy, Future Bound Independent Study Secondary and Olive Peirce Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ramona?
3 public middle schools are located in Ramona.
What is the racial composition of students in Ramona?
Ramona public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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