For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,703 students in Castaic, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Castaic, CA are Northlake Hills Elementary School, Castaic Middle School and Santa Clarita Valley International. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castaic, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Castaic have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Castaic, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northlake Hills Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32545 Ridge Route Rd.
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 257-4560
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 257-4560
Gr: K-7 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Castaic Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28900 Hillcrest Pkwy.
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 257-4550
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 257-4550
Gr: 7-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Santa Clarita Valley International
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28060 Hasley Canyon Rd. Ste. 2
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 705-4820
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 705-4820
Gr: K-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Castaic, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Castaic, CA include Northlake Hills Elementary School, Castaic Middle School and Santa Clarita Valley International.
How many public middle schools are located in Castaic?
3 public middle schools are located in Castaic.
What is the racial composition of students in Castaic?
Castaic public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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