For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,379 students in Alhambra, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alhambra, CA are Martha Baldwin Elementary School, Ramona Elementary School and Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alhambra, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Alhambra have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Alhambra, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martha Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 South Almansor St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3300
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3300
Gr: K-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
509 West Norwood Pl.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3660
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3660
Gr: K-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 North Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3640
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3640
Gr: K-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
William Northrup Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 South Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6620
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6620
Gr: K-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 West Mclean St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3380
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3380
Gr: K-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 South Elm St.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3360
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3360
Gr: K-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Marguerita Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1603 South Marguerita Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3620
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3620
Gr: K-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Emery Park Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2821 West Commonwealth Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3340
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3340
Gr: K-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Granada Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 South Granada Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3600
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3600
Gr: K-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Alhambra, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alhambra Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1000 West Eighth St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Alhambra Sd Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 110
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Century High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6680
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6680
Gr: 9-12
Independence High (Alternative) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6681
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6681
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Independence High Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
15 W. Alhambra
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 308-2594
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 308-2594
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Minority enrollment: 87%
409 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 308-2431
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 308-2431
Gr: K-8 | 931 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Alhambra, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alhambra, CA include Martha Baldwin Elementary School, Ramona Elementary School and Park Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Alhambra?
9 public middle schools are located in Alhambra.
What is the racial composition of students in Alhambra?
Alhambra public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% 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 Alhambra are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Alhambra include: Garfield Elementary School vs. Martha Baldwin Elementary School, Emery Park Elementary School vs. Marguerita Elementary School, Granada Elementary School vs. Martha Baldwin Elementary School
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