For the 2026 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 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Serrano Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4725 San Jose St.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-0029
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-0029
Gr: 7-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9775 Vernon Ave.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-5036
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 624-5036
Gr: 7-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Montclair, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
West End Community (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5033 Holt Blvd.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 447-4501
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 447-4501
Gr: 3-12
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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