For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,648 students in Belmont, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Belmont, CA are Ralston Intermediate and Nesbit Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmont, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Belmont have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Belmont, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ralston Intermediate
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2675 Ralston Ave.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4880
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4880
Gr: 6-8 | 1,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Nesbit Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Biddulph Way
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4860
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4860
Gr: K-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Belmont, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Belmont, CA include Ralston Intermediate and Nesbit Elementary School. Belmont has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Belmont?
2 public middle schools are located in Belmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont?
Belmont public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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