Best Barstow Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,109 students in Barstow, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barstow, CA are Barstow Stem Academy and Barstow Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barstow, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Barstow have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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 Barstow, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barstow Stem Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Mountain View
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6150
Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Barstow Junior High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Armory Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6204
Gr: 7-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Busd School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
405 North Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Barstow, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barstow, CA include Barstow Stem Academy and Barstow Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Barstow?
3 public middle schools are located in Barstow.
What is the racial composition of students in Barstow?
Barstow public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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