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Best San Bernardino Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public middle schools serving 13,047 students in San Bernardino, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Bernardino, CA are Richardson Prep Hi Middle School, Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy and Paakuma K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Bernardino, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Bernardino have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 San Bernardino, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richardson Prep Hi Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
455 South K St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6438
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1985 North Guthrie St.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 884-6030
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Paakuma K-8
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17875 Sycamore Creek Loop Pkwy
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 355-3137
Gr: K-8 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Anderson
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24302 East Fourth St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6311
Gr: K-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
San Bernardino City Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24424 East Monterey Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 888-0763
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #66.
Soar Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
198 West Mill St.
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 888-3300
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Cesar E. Chavez Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6650 North Magnolia Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 386-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 1,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Golden Valley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Waterman Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 881-8168
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Arrowview Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2299 North G St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 881-8109
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Norton Science And Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
230 S Waterman Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 386-2300
Gr: K-12 | 1,249 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Carmack
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4777 State St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6607
Gr: K-8
Rank: #1212.
Curtis Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 North Delrosa Dr.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6332
Gr: 7-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1885 E. Lynwood Dr
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 888-0763
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
Public Safety Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1482 East Enterprise Dr.
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 382-2211
Gr: 6-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Shandin Hills Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 Little Mountain Dr.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6666
Gr: 6-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 North Medical Center Dr.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 388-6350
Gr: 7-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Asa Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3512 North E St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 475-3322
Gr: K-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
San Bernardino Co Juve Detention And Assessment Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Gilbert St.
San Bernardino, CA 92415
(909) 387-7490
Gr: K-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Del Vallejo Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1885 East Lynwood Dr.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 881-8280
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2450 Blake St.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 887-7002
Gr: 6-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
San Bernardino County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1950 S Sunwest Ln.
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 387-8511
Gr: K-12 | 1,860 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2222.
Community School/independent Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 North E St.
San Bernardino, CA 92415
(909) 386-2722
Gr: K-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1885 E Lynwood Dr
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 888-0763
Gr: K-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Yvonne Harmon
Special Education School
4865 North State St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-6616
Gr: K-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in San Bernardino, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Bernardino, CA include Richardson Prep Hi Middle School, Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy and Paakuma K-8.
How many public middle schools are located in San Bernardino?
24 public middle schools are located in San Bernardino.
What is the racial composition of students in San Bernardino?
San Bernardino public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% 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 San Bernardino are often viewed compared to one another?

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