For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,283 students in Newhall, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newhall, CA are Placerita Junior High School and Learning Post Academy (Alternative). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newhall, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Newhall have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newhall, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Placerita Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25015 North Newhall Ave.
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 259-1551
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 259-1551
Gr: 7-8 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Learning Post Academy (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24825 North Newhall Ave.
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 255-8338
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 255-8338
Gr: 7-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newhall, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newhall, CA include Placerita Junior High School and Learning Post Academy (Alternative).
How many public middle schools are located in Newhall?
2 public middle schools are located in Newhall.
What is the racial composition of students in Newhall?
Newhall public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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