For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,920 students in Upland, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Upland, CA are Pioneer Junior High School, Foothill Knolls Academy Of Innovation and Upland Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upland, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Upland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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 Upland, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
245 West 18th St.
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-7770
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 949-7770
Grades: 7-8
| 740 students
Rank: #22.
Foothill Knolls Academy Of Innovation
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1245 Veterans Ct.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7740
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7740
Grades: K-8
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
Upland Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 East 11th St.
Upland, CA 91785
(909) 949-7810
Upland, CA 91785
(909) 949-7810
Grades: 7-8
| 637 students
Upland, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Upland Virtual (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
390 N Euclid Ave
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 985-1864
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 985-1864
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Upland, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Upland, CA include Pioneer Junior High School, Foothill Knolls Academy Of Innovation and Upland Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Upland?
3 public middle schools are located in Upland.
What is the racial composition of students in Upland?
Upland public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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