For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,406 students in Pacoima, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pacoima, CA are Pacoima Middle School, Bert Corona Charter and Charles Maclay Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pacoima, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Pacoima have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Pacoima, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacoima Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9919 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 686-4200
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 686-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Bert Corona Charter
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Remick Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 834-5805
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 834-5805
Gr: 5-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Charles Maclay Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12540 Pierce Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 686-3800
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 686-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pacoima, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pacoima, CA include Pacoima Middle School, Bert Corona Charter and Charles Maclay Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pacoima?
3 public middle schools are located in Pacoima.
What is the racial composition of students in Pacoima?
Pacoima public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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