For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 652 students in Rowland Heights, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Rowland Heights, CA is Alvarado Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rowland Heights, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Rowland Heights have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Rowland Heights, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alvarado Intermediate
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 South Desire Ave.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-2358
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-2358
Gr: 7-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Rowland Unified Community Day
Alternative School
1928 Nogales St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 935-8202
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 935-8202
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rowland Heights, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rowland Heights, CA include Alvarado Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Rowland Heights?
2 public middle schools are located in Rowland Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Rowland Heights?
Rowland Heights public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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