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Best Ontario Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 6,167 students in Ontario, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ontario, CA are Edison Elementary School, Grace Yokley Junior High School and Oaks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ontario, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Ontario have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Ontario, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
515 East Sixth St.
Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 984-5618
Gr: K-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Grace Yokley Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2947 South Turner Ave.
Ontario, CA 91761
(909) 947-6774
Gr: 7-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Oaks Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1221 South Oaks Ave.
Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 988-2050
Gr: 7-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
De Anza Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1450 South Sultana Ave.
Ontario, CA 91761
(909) 986-8577
Gr: 7-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Central Language Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
415 East G St.
Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 983-8522
Gr: K-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Vineyard Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1500 East Sixth St.
Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 984-2306
Gr: K-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Ray Wiltsey Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 East G St.
Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 986-5838
Gr: 6-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Vina Danks Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 North Vine Ave.
Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 983-2691
Gr: 7-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Arroyo Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 East Seventh St.
Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 985-1012
Gr: K-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
New Vision Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
26655 Highland Ave.
Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 888-8390
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Online Academy
Alternative School
1515 South Bon View Ave.
Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 930-6740
Gr: K-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ontario, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ontario, CA include Edison Elementary School, Grace Yokley Junior High School and Oaks Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ontario?
11 public middle schools are located in Ontario.
What is the racial composition of students in Ontario?
Ontario public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% 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 Ontario are often viewed compared to one another?

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