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Best Burbank Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 6,334 students in Burbank, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Burbank, CA are John Muir Middle School, Magnolia Park and Luther Burbank Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burbank, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Burbank have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Burbank, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1111 North Kenneth Rd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 729-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,353 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Magnolia Park
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1915 Monterey Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-7650
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Luther Burbank Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3700 West Jeffries Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 729-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Dolores Huerta Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
420 South Mariposa St.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Puc Comm Charter Mid And Puc Comm Charter Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11500 Eldridge Ave.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 485-0933
Gr: 6-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Puc Triumph Charter Academy And Puc Triumph Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13361 Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 837-6221
Gr: 6-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Puc Cals Middle School And Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7350 North Figueroa St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(213) 239-0063
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1218 North Fourth St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 256-1951
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Puc Lakeview Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11465 Kagel Canyon St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 485-0340
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Puc Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1855 North Main St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 222-5010
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Puc Inspire Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12550 Van Nuys Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 492-1880
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Burbank, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Burbank, CA include John Muir Middle School, Magnolia Park and Luther Burbank Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burbank?
11 public middle schools are located in Burbank.
What is the racial composition of students in Burbank?
Burbank public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Burbank are often viewed compared to one another?

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