For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 7,184 students in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA are Day Creek Intermediate, Vineyard Junior High School and Etiwanda Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Rancho Cucamonga have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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 Rancho Cucamonga, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Day Creek Intermediate
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12345 Coyote Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3300
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,272 students
Rank: #22.
Vineyard Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6440 Mayberry
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 484-5120
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 484-5120
Grades: 7-8
| 688 students
Rank: #33.
Etiwanda Intermediate
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6925 Etiwanda Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1701
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1701
Grades: 6-8
| 1,105 students
Rank: #44.
Alta Loma Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9000 Lemon Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5100
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5100
Grades: 7-8
| 643 students
Rank: #55.
Summit Intermediate
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5959 East Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1704
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1704
Grades: 6-8
| 1,101 students
Rank: #66.
Ruth Musser Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10789 Terra Vista Pkwy.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1230
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1230
Grades: 5-8
| 945 students
Rank: #77.
Etiwanda Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5959 East Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1704
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1704
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
Rank: #88.
Cucamonga Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7611 Hellman Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-1788
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-1788
Grades: 6-8
| 691 students
Rank: #99.
Rancho Cucamonga Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10022 Feron Blvd.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-0969
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-0969
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rancho Cucamonga, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10789 Terra Vista Pkwy.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1230
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1230
Grades: 5-8
| 1,083 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA include Day Creek Intermediate, Vineyard Junior High School and Etiwanda Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Rancho Cucamonga?
9 public middle schools are located in Rancho Cucamonga.
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Cucamonga?
Rancho Cucamonga public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% 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 Rancho Cucamonga are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rancho Cucamonga include: Vineyard Junior High School vs. Alta Loma Junior High School, Ruth Musser Middle School vs. Cucamonga Middle School, Rancho Cucamonga Middle School vs. Cucamonga Middle School
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