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Best Arcadia Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,769 students in Arcadia, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Arcadia, CA are Foothills Middle School, Richard Henry Dana Middle School and First Avenue Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arcadia, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Arcadia have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Arcadia, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foothills Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
171 East Sycamore Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8363
Gr: 6-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1401 South First Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8361
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
First Avenue Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 South First Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8362
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 South Third Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-6629
Gr: K-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Rio Hondo Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11425 Wildflower Rd.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 575-2308
Gr: K-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Arcadia, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
317 E. Foothill Blvd.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(760) 224-0758
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 69%
317 E. Foothill Blvd.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(760) 224-0758
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Arcadia, CA?
How many public middle schools are located in Arcadia?
5 public middle schools are located in Arcadia.
What is the racial composition of students in Arcadia?
Arcadia public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Arcadia are often viewed compared to one another?

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