For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 596 students in Hercules, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Hercules, CA is Hercules Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hercules, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Hercules have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hercules, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hercules Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1429
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1429
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hercules, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hercules, CA include Hercules Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hercules?
1 public middle schools are located in Hercules.
What is the racial composition of students in Hercules?
Hercules public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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