For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 7,714 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 32%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Day Creek Intermediate
(Math: 71% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,326 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Vineyard Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6440 Mayberry
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 484-5120
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 484-5120
Gr: 6-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Etiwanda Intermediate
(Math: 49% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Ruth Musser Middle School
(Math: 33% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Cucamonga Middle School
(Math: 29% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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, Rancho Cucamonga Middle School vs. Cucamonga Middle School, Ruth Musser Middle School vs. Cucamonga Middle School
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