For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 4,123 students in La Puente, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in La Puente, CA are Sunset, Edgewood Academy and Fairgrove Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Puente, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in La Puente have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 La Puente, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 North Tonopah Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-3200
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-3200
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Edgewood Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14135 East Fairgrove Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-7800
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-7800
Gr: K-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #33.
Fairgrove Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15540 Fairgrove Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-8500
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-8500
Gr: K-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Don Julian Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13855 Don Julian Rd.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2900
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2900
Gr: K-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Lassalette
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14333 Lassalette St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-3000
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-3000
Gr: K-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #66.
Torch Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
751 North Vineland Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2700
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #77.
Valinda School Of Academics
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Indian Summer Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4700
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4700
Gr: K-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Grandview College Preparatory Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
795 North Grandview Ln.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4901
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4901
Gr: K-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Sierra Vista Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15801 Sierra Vista Ct.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4000
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Sparks Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15100 Giordano St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-5001
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-5001
Gr: 7-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Puente Hills High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15430 Shadybend Dr.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 933-3400
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 933-3400
Gr: K-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Rowland Assistive Technology Academy
Special Education School
17840 East Villacorta St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 854-8354
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 854-8354
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rowland Virtual Learning Academy
Alternative School
341 South La Seda Rd
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3496
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3496
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
La Puente, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
795 North Grandview Ln
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 934-4900
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 934-4900
Gr: K-5
La Puente Valley Rop Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
341 La Seda Rd.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 810-3300
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 810-3300
Gr: 9-12
635 Ca Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-3100
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-3100
Gr: K-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
943 North Sunkist Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-3100
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-3100
Gr: K-6 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in La Puente, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in La Puente, CA include Sunset, Edgewood Academy and Fairgrove Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in La Puente?
13 public middle schools are located in La Puente.
What is the racial composition of students in La Puente?
La Puente 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).
Which public middle schools in La Puente are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in La Puente include: Don Julian Elementary School vs. Edgewood Academy, Edgewood Academy vs. Don Julian Elementary School
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