For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,324 students in Northridge, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Northridge, CA are Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School, Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School and Northridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northridge, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Northridge have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 Northridge, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9950 Tampa Ave.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,784 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9351 Paso Robles Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-4100
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17960 Chase St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-5100
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Northridge, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Northridge, CA include Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School, Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School and Northridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Northridge?
3 public middle schools are located in Northridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Northridge?
Northridge public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% 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 Northridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Northridge include: Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School vs. Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School
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