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Best San Bernardino County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 168 public middle schools serving 112,864 students in San Bernardino County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Bernardino County, CA are Richardson Prep Hi Middle School, Day Creek Intermediate and Inland Leaders Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Bernardino County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Bernardino County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 San Bernardino County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richardson Prep Hi Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
455 South K St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6438
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Day Creek Intermediate
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12345 Coyote Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,326 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Inland Leaders Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12375 California St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 446-1100
Gr: K-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Canyon Hills Junior High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Madrugada Dr.
Chino Hills, CA 91709
(909) 464-9938
Gr: 7-8 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
University Preparatory
(Math: 53% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13853 Seneca Rd.
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 243-5940
Gr: 7-12 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Fallsvale
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
40600 Valley Of The Falls Dr.
Forest Falls, CA 92339
(909) 794-8630
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
515 East Sixth St.
Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 984-5618
Gr: K-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1985 North Guthrie St.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 884-6030
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Robert O. Townsend Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15359 Ilex Dr.
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 591-2161
Gr: 7-8 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Vineyard Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6440 Mayberry
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 484-5120
Gr: 6-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Etiwanda Intermediate
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6925 Etiwanda Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1701
Gr: 6-8 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Heritage
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9542 Wilson Ranch Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-2422
Gr: K-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Grove
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Nevada St.
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 798-7831
Gr: 7-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9966 I Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 948-4333
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Heritage Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13766 South Heritage Cir.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-1345
Gr: 6-8 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1616.
Alta Loma Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9000 Lemon Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 484-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1717.
Pioneer Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
245 West 18th St.
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-7770
Gr: 7-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Summit Intermediate
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5959 East Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1704
Gr: 6-8 | 1,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1919.
Sage Oak Charter School- Keppel
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1473 Ford St., Ste. #105
Redlands, CA 92373
(888) 345-4445
Gr: K-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2020.
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
34450 Stonewood Dr.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 797-0174
Gr: K-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2121.
Cal Aero Preserve Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15850 Main St.
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 606-8531
Gr: K-8 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Chino Valley Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15650 Pipeline Ave.
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 628-1201
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Eagle Summit Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9258 Malpaso Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-5400
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2424.
Cobalt Institute Of Math And Science
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14045 Topaz Rd.
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 955-2530
Gr: 7-12 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2525.
Sage Oak Charter School - South
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1473 Ford St., Ste. #105
Redlands, CA 92373
(888) 435-4445
Gr: K-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Academy For Academic Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17500 Mana Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 946-5414
Gr: K-12 | 1,489 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Lyle S. Briggs Fundamental
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11880 Roswell Ave.
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 628-6497
Gr: K-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2828.
Paakuma K-8
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17875 Sycamore Creek Loop Pkwy
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 355-3137
Gr: K-8 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2929.
Ruth Musser Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10789 Terra Vista Pkwy.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1230
Gr: 5-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3030.
Mt. Baldy Joint Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Mt. Baldy Rd.
Mt Baldy, CA 91759
(909) 985-0991
Gr: K-8
Rank: #3131.
Sage Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1473 Ford St., Ste. #105
Redlands, CA 92373
(888) 435-4445
Gr: K-12 | 3,879 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3232.
Woodcrest Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2725 South Campus Ave.
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 923-3455
Gr: 7-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Anderson
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24302 East Fourth St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6311
Gr: K-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Etiwanda Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5959 East Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1704
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Needles Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Cibola St.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3891
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in San Bernardino County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Bernardino County, CA include Richardson Prep Hi Middle School, Day Creek Intermediate and Inland Leaders Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in San Bernardino County?
170 public middle schools are located in San Bernardino County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Bernardino County?
San Bernardino County 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 San Bernardino County are often viewed compared to one another?

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