For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,678 students in Walnut, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Walnut, CA are South Pointe Middle School, Suzanne Middle School and Stanley G. Oswalt Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Walnut have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Walnut, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Pointe Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20671 Larkstone Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-8171
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-8171
Gr: 6-8 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Suzanne Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
525 Suzanne Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1657
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1657
Gr: 6-8 | 1,190 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19501 Shadow Oak Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 810-4109
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 810-4109
Gr: K-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Ybarra Academy For The Arts And Technology
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 South Brea Canyon Cutoff
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 598-3744
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 598-3744
Gr: K-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Walnut, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Destiny Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
20816 Carrey Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 468-0966
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 468-0966
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Walnut, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Walnut, CA include South Pointe Middle School, Suzanne Middle School and Stanley G. Oswalt Academy. Walnut has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Walnut?
4 public middle schools are located in Walnut.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut?
Walnut public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Walnut are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Walnut include: Suzanne Middle School vs. South Pointe Middle School, South Pointe Middle School vs. Suzanne Middle School
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