For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,455 students in San Fernando, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Fernando, CA are Vaughn Next Century Learning Center, San Fernando Institute Of Applied Media and San Fernando Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Fernando, 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 Fernando have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Fernando, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13330 Vaughn St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 896-7461
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 896-7461
Gr: K-12 | 2,629 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
San Fernando Institute Of Applied Media
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 North Brand Blvd.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 837-5455
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 837-5455
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
San Fernando Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 North Brand Blvd.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 837-5400
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 837-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in San Fernando, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Fernando, CA include Vaughn Next Century Learning Center, San Fernando Institute Of Applied Media and San Fernando Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in San Fernando?
3 public middle schools are located in San Fernando.
What is the racial composition of students in San Fernando?
San Fernando public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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