For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 8,046 students in Fontana, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fontana, CA are Heritage Intermediate, Wayne Ruble Middle School and Southridge Tech Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fontana, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Fontana have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Fontana, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13766 South Heritage Cir.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-1345
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-1345
Grades: 6-8
| 1,158 students
Rank: #22.
Wayne Ruble Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6762 Juniper Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5530
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5530
Grades: 6-8
| 1,371 students
Rank: #33.
Southridge Tech Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14500 Live Oak Ave.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5420
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 942 students
Rank: #44.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9452 Hemlock Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5400
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5400
Grades: 7-8
| 809 students
Rank: #55.
Alder Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7555 Alder Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5330
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5330
Grades: 6-8
| 951 students
Rank: #66.
Almeria Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7723 Almeria Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5350
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5350
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #77.
Fontana Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8425 Mango Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5370
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5370
Grades: 6-8
| 1,119 students
Rank: #88.
Harry S. Truman Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16224 Mallory Dr.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5190
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5190
Grades: 6-8
| 942 students
Fontana, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Access Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14000 Shadow Dr.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5000
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fontana Alternative Lrn Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
10755 Oleander Ave
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5000
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Fontana Unified Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
16711 Arrow Hwy
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5000
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5000
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students
10755 Oleander Ave.
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5490
Fontana, CA 92337
(909) 357-5490
Grades: 6
| 592 students
School Of Language Development (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
9548 Citrus Ave
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5000
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5000
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fontana, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fontana, CA include Heritage Intermediate, Wayne Ruble Middle School and Southridge Tech Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fontana?
8 public middle schools are located in Fontana.
What is the racial composition of students in Fontana?
Fontana public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% 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 Fontana are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fontana include: Southridge Tech Middle School vs. Wayne Ruble Middle School, Almeria Middle School vs. Wayne Ruble Middle School, Fontana Middle School vs. Alder Middle School
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