For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 6,765 students in Pomona, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pomona, CA are Cortez Elementary School, Lexington Elementary School and School Of Extended Educational Options. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pomona, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Pomona have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Pomona, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cortez Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 North Dudley
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4750
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4750
Grades: K-8
| 619 students
Rank: #22.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 West Lexington Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4616
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4616
Grades: K-8
| 535 students
Rank: #33.
School Of Extended Educational Options
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2211 North Orange Grove Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Grades: K-12
| 1,118 students
Rank: #44.
Vejar Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 West Grand Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4985
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4985
Grades: K-8
| 750 students
Rank: #55.
Simons Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 East Franklin Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4544
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4544
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #66.
San Jose Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Cadillac Dr.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4670
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4670
Grades: K-8
| 552 students
Rank: #77.
School Of Arts And Enterprise
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
295 North Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 622-0699
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 622-0699
Grades: 6-12
| 667 students
Rank: #88.
Fremont Academy Of Engineering And Design
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
725 West Franklin Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4521
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4521
Grades: 7-12
| 631 students
Rank: #99.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
425 East Harrison Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4600
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4600
Grades: K-8
| 314 students
Rank: #1010.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Arroyo Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4532
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4532
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
Rank: #1111.
Pomona Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1460 East Holt Ave. Ste. 100
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Rank: #1212.
Emerson Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
635 Lincoln Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4516
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4516
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: n/an/a
San Antonio Rop
Vocational School
1425 East Holt Ave. Ste. 101
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 469-2304
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 469-2304
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Pomona, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1041 South White Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 629-4649
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 629-4649
Grades: 6-9
| 90 students
Educational Resource Center At Garey Village Commu (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2350 South Garey Ave Bldg. D
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-5060
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-5060
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1460 East Holt Ave 4
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 865-4742
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 865-4742
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
851 South Hamilton Blvd
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4648
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4648
Grades: K-3
| 421 students
2211 N. Orange Grove Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4539
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4539
Grades: 7-12
| 471 students
Pomona Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
605 N. Park Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1460 E. Holt Ave., Ste. 100
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4900
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 397-4900
Grades: 8
| 66 students
855 E. Kingsley Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4981
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4981
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pomona, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pomona, CA include Cortez Elementary School, Lexington Elementary School and School Of Extended Educational Options.
How many public middle schools are located in Pomona?
13 public middle schools are located in Pomona.
What is the racial composition of students in Pomona?
Pomona public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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