For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,213 students in Montclair, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Montclair, CA are Serrano Middle School and Vernon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montclair, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Montclair have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Montclair, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Serrano Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4725 San Jose St.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-0029
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-0029
Grades: 7-8
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9775 Vernon Ave.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-5036
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-5036
Grades: 7-8
| 590 students
Montclair, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
West End Community (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5033 Holt Blvd.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 447-4501
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 447-4501
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Montclair, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Montclair, CA include Serrano Middle School and Vernon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Montclair?
2 public middle schools are located in Montclair.
What is the racial composition of students in Montclair?
Montclair 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 Montclair are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Montclair include: Vernon Middle School vs. Serrano Middle School, Serrano Middle School vs. Vernon Middle School
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