For the 2025 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 Learning Post Academy (Alternative) and Placerita Junior High School. 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 35% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Newhall have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Learning Post Academy (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24825 North Newhall Ave.
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 255-8338
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 255-8338
Grades: 7-12
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Placerita Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25015 North Newhall Ave.
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 259-1551
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 259-1551
Grades: 7-8
| 920 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newhall, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newhall, CA include Learning Post Academy (Alternative) and Placerita Junior High School.
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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