For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,782 students in Sylmar, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sylmar, CA are Sylmar Leadership Academy and Olive Vista Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sylmar, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Sylmar have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sylmar, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sylmar Leadership Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14550 Bledsoe St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1300
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1300
Grades: K-8
| 793 students
Rank: #22.
Olive Vista Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14600 Tyler St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 833-3900
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 833-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 989 students
Sylmar, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11500 Eldridge Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 485-0933
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 485-0933
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sylmar, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sylmar, CA include Sylmar Leadership Academy and Olive Vista Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sylmar, CA?
2 public middle schools are located in Sylmar, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Sylmar, CA?
Sylmar, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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