For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,311 students in Wilmington, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wilmington, CA are Harry Bridges Span, Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet and George De La Torre Jr. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmington, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Wilmington have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Wilmington, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harry Bridges Span
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1235 Broad Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 522-5400
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 522-5400
Gr: K-8 | 1,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Gulf Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-1500
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
George De La Torre Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 North Island Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-1400
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-1400
Gr: K-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Scholarship Prep - South Bay
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24910 S. Avalon Blvd.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(424) 251-9089
Wilmington, CA 90744
(424) 251-9089
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wilmington, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wilmington, CA include Harry Bridges Span, Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet and George De La Torre Jr. Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wilmington?
4 public middle schools are located in Wilmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington?
Wilmington 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 Wilmington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wilmington include: Harry Bridges Span vs. Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet
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