For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,898 students in West Covina, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in West Covina, CA are San Jose Charter Academy, Telesis Academy Of Science & Math and Hollencrest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Covina, 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 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in West Covina have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 West Covina, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Jose Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2021 West Alwood St.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-1693
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-1693
Grades: K-8
| 1,256 students
Rank: #22.
Telesis Academy Of Science & Math
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 East Hollingworth St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
Grades: K-8
| 645 students
Rank: #33.
Hollencrest Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 East Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1760
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1760
Grades: 6-8
| 688 students
Rank: #44.
Walnut Grove Intermediate
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
614 East Vine
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 919-7018
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 919-7018
Grades: 7-8
| 270 students
Rank: #55.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1625 West Durness
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4900
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #66.
Giano Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3223 South Giano Ave.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-2461
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-2461
Grades: 7-8
| 446 students
West Covina, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Coronado Academy Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1500 East Francisquito Ave
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4600
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2800 East Hollingworth St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rio Verde Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2226 E. Rio Verde Dr.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-0289
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-0289
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in West Covina, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in West Covina, CA include San Jose Charter Academy, Telesis Academy Of Science & Math and Hollencrest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Covina?
6 public middle schools are located in West Covina.
What is the racial composition of students in West Covina?
West Covina 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 West Covina are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in West Covina include: Edgewood Middle School vs. Hollencrest Middle School, Hollencrest Middle School vs. Edgewood Middle School
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