For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,960 students in Antioch, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Antioch, CA are Antioch Charter Academy Ii, Antioch Charter Academy and Dallas Ranch Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Antioch, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Antioch have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Antioch, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Antioch Charter Academy Ii
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 West Tenth St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 755-1252
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 755-1252
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Antioch Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3325 Hacienda Way
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 755-7311
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 755-7311
Gr: K-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Dallas Ranch Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Mount Hamilton Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7485
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7485
Gr: 6-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Prospects High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 West Second St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7490
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7490
Gr: K-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4730 Sterling Hills Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7640
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7640
Gr: K-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Park Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Spartan Way
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7420
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,055 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Cccoe Special Education Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4207 Delta Fair Blvd.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 777-2000
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 777-2000
Gr: K-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Black Diamond Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4730 Sterling Hill Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7460
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7460
Gr: 7-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Antioch Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 D St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7400
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Antioch, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Antioch, CA include Antioch Charter Academy Ii, Antioch Charter Academy and Dallas Ranch Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Antioch?
9 public middle schools are located in Antioch.
What is the racial composition of students in Antioch?
Antioch public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% 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 Antioch are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Antioch include: Antioch Charter Academy Ii vs. Antioch Charter Academy, Park Middle School vs. Antioch Middle School, Dallas Ranch Middle School vs. Black Diamond Middle School
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