For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,549 students in La Puente, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Puente, CA are Edgewood Academy, Fairgrove Academy and Don Julian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Puente, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in La Puente have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 La Puente, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgewood Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14135 East Fairgrove Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-7800
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-7800
Gr: K-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #22.
Fairgrove Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15540 Fairgrove Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-8500
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-8500
Gr: K-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Don Julian Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13855 Don Julian Rd.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2900
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2900
Gr: K-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Torch Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
751 North Vineland Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2700
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Grandview College Preparatory Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
795 North Grandview Ln.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4901
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4901
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Sierra Vista Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15801 Sierra Vista Ct.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4000
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #77.
Sparks Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15100 Giordano St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-5001
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-5001
Gr: 6-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Puente Hills High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15430 Shadybend Dr.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 933-3400
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 933-3400
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Rowland Assistive Technology Academy
Special Education School
17840 East Villacorta St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 854-8354
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 854-8354
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rowland Virtual Learning Academy
Alternative School
341 South La Seda Rd
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3496
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3496
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in La Puente, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Puente, CA include Edgewood Academy, Fairgrove Academy and Don Julian Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in La Puente?
10 public middle schools are located in La Puente.
What is the racial composition of students in La Puente?
La Puente public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in La Puente are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in La Puente include: Don Julian Elementary School vs. Edgewood Academy, Edgewood Academy vs. Don Julian Elementary School
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