For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public middle schools serving 14,823 students in Chula Vista, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Chula Vista, CA are Discovery Charter, Arroyo Vista Charter and Rancho Del Rey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chula Vista, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Chula Vista have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Chula Vista, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Camino Biscay
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Grades: K-8
| 968 students
Rank: #22.
Arroyo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2491 School House Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Grades: K-8
| 924 students
Rank: #33.
Rancho Del Rey Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1174 East J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2500
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2500
Grades: 7-8
| 1,625 students
Rank: #44.
Eastlake Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Duncan Ranch Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 591-4000
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 591-4000
Grades: 7-8
| 1,691 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Davila Day
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 G St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 427-5626
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 427-5626
Grades: K-8
| 29 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
East Hills Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1791 Rock Mountain Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2490
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2490
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Rank: #77.
Bonita Vista Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 927 students
Rank: #88.
Sweetwater Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1355 Second Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 498-6000
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 498-6000
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Chula Vista Learning Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
590 K St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 426-2885
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 426-2885
Grades: K-12
| 1,458 students
Rank: #1010.
Mueller Charter (Robert L.)
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
715 I St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-6192
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-6192
Grades: K-12
| 1,555 students
Rank: #1111.
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
489 E St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 349-3700
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 349-3700
Grades: K-12
| 1,305 students
Rank: #1212.
Feaster (Mae L.) Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
670 Flower St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-8397
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-8397
Grades: K-8
| 1,096 students
Rank: #1313.
Hilltop Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
44 East J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-2700
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-2700
Grades: 7-8
| 885 students
Rank: #1414.
Altus Schools South Bay
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3252 Bonita Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(858) 678-2020
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(858) 678-2020
Grades: 7-12
| 374 students
Rank: #1515.
Alta Vista Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 Medical Center Ct.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 216-5160
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 216-5160
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Rank: #1616.
Options Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
467 Moss St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 796-7320
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 796-7320
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Rank: #1717.
Chula Vista Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Fifth Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-6800
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-6800
Grades: 7-8
| 670 students
Rank: #1818.
Castle Park Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Quintard St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 691-5490
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 691-5490
Grades: 7-8
| 673 students
Rank: #1919.
Howard Gardner Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
647 E St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 934-0300
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 934-0300
Grades: K-8
| 180 students
Rank: #2020.
Palomar High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
480 Palomar St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 407-4800
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 407-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 299 students
Chula Vista, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bounce Back Independent Study High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
467 Moss St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,152 students
310 Brd.way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 739-4836
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 739-4836
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Fifth Avenue Academy (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1130 Fifth Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-6000
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
296 H St. Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 713-7271
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 713-7271
Grades: K-12
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chula Vista, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chula Vista, CA include Discovery Charter, Arroyo Vista Charter and Rancho Del Rey Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chula Vista?
20 public middle schools are located in Chula Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Chula Vista?
Chula Vista public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% 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 Chula Vista are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Chula Vista include: Hilltop Middle School vs. Bonita Vista Middle School, Rancho Del Rey Middle School vs. Bonita Vista Middle School, Bonita Vista Middle School vs. Rancho Del Rey Middle School
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