For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,179 students in Pinole, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pinole, CA are West County Mandarin, Stewart Elementary School and Pinole Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinole, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Pinole have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 Pinole, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West County Mandarin
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1575 Mann Dr.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1453
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1453
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Hoke Dr.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1410
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1410
Gr: K-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Pinole Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Mann Dr.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1436
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1436
Gr: 7-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Pinole, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sigma Continuation High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2900 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pinole, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pinole, CA include West County Mandarin, Stewart Elementary School and Pinole Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pinole?
3 public middle schools are located in Pinole.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinole?
Pinole 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).
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