For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,561 students in 92404, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92404, CA are Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy, Golden Valley Middle School and Alternative Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92404 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92404, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92404, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1985 North Guthrie St.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 884-6030
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 884-6030
Gr: 6-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Golden Valley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Waterman Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 881-8168
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 881-8168
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1885 E. Lynwood Dr
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 888-0763
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 888-0763
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Del Vallejo Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1885 East Lynwood Dr.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 881-8280
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 881-8280
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1885 E Lynwood Dr
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 888-0763
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 888-0763
Gr: K-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
92404, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1302 East Marshall Blvd.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 883-0926
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 883-0926
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
2050 Pacific St.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 888-8390
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 888-8390
Gr: 6-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92404, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92404, CA include Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy, Golden Valley Middle School and Alternative Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 92404?
5 public middle schools are located in 92404.
What is the racial composition of students in 92404?
92404 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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