For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 7,951 students in Fontana, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fontana, CA are Heritage Intermediate, Wayne Ruble Middle School and Southridge Tech Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fontana, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Fontana have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Fontana, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13766 South Heritage Cir.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-1345
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-1345
Gr: 6-8 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Wayne Ruble Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6762 Juniper Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5530
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5530
Gr: 6-8 | 1,394 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Southridge Tech Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14500 Live Oak Ave.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5420
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9452 Hemlock Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5400
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5400
Gr: 7-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Alder Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7555 Alder Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5330
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5330
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Fontana Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8425 Mango Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5370
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5370
Gr: 6-8 | 1,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Almeria Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7723 Almeria Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5350
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5350
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Harry S. Truman Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16224 Mallory Dr.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5190
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5190
Gr: 6-8 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fontana, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fontana, CA include Heritage Intermediate, Wayne Ruble Middle School and Southridge Tech Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fontana?
8 public middle schools are located in Fontana.
What is the racial composition of students in Fontana?
Fontana public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% 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 Fontana are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fontana include: Southridge Tech Middle School vs. Wayne Ruble Middle School, Almeria Middle School vs. Wayne Ruble Middle School, Fontana Middle School vs. Alder Middle School
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