For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,579 students in Rialto, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rialto, CA are Ben F. Kolb Middle School, Ethel Kucera Middle School and Rialto Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rialto, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Rialto have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rialto, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ben F. Kolb Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2351 North Spruce St.
Rialto, CA 92377
(909) 820-7849
Rialto, CA 92377
(909) 820-7849
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Ethel Kucera Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2140 West Buena Vista Dr.
Rialto, CA 92377
(909) 574-7044
Rialto, CA 92377
(909) 574-7044
Gr: 6-8 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Rialto Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1262 West Rialto Ave.
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 879-7308
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 879-7308
Gr: 6-8 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Warren F. Frisbie Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1442 North Eucalyptus Ave.
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 820-7887
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 820-7887
Gr: 6-8 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Vista Norte Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
248 East Base Line Rd.
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 509-5496
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 509-5496
Gr: K-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rialto, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rialto, CA include Ben F. Kolb Middle School, Ethel Kucera Middle School and Rialto Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rialto?
5 public middle schools are located in Rialto.
What is the racial composition of students in Rialto?
Rialto public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% 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 Rialto are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rialto include: Ben F. Kolb Middle School vs. Rialto Middle School, Rialto Middle School vs. Ben F. Kolb Middle School
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