For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 703 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 97% 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 (2025)
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 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rowland Heights, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
18550 East Farjardo
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-1537
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-1537
Gr: K-6
Rowland Heights Charter Academy (Closed 2017)
Charter School
1127 Otterbein Ave.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 810-4911
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 810-4911
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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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