For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,666 students in Delano, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Delano, CA are Columbine Elementary School, La Vina Middle School and Almond Tree Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delano, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Delano have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Delano, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2240 Road 160
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-8501
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-8501
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
La Vina Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1331 Browning Rd.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3601
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3601
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Almond Tree Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 West 15th Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3641
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3641
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Wonderful College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2070 Veneto St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Gr: K-12 | 1,857 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Pioneer
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Hiett Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 474-4911
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 474-4911
Gr: K-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Cecil Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5030
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Delano, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Turning Point Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1980 Norwalk St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5000
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5000
Gr: 6-8
Valencia (Ygnacio) High (alternative) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1925 Randolph St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4188
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4188
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Delano, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Delano, CA include Columbine Elementary School, La Vina Middle School and Almond Tree Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Delano?
6 public middle schools are located in Delano.
What is the racial composition of students in Delano?
Delano public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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