For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,790 students in National City, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in National City, CA are Integrity Charter, National City Middle School and Granger Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
National City, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in National City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 National City, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Integrity Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 National City Blvd.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-0808
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-0808
Grades: K-8
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
National City Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 D Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-2600
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-2600
Grades: 7-8
| 678 students
Rank: #33.
Granger Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Granger Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 472-6000
National City, CA 91950
(619) 472-6000
Grades: 7-9
| 743 students
National City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2400 Euclid Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-1294
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-1294
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
South Region Community (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
800 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
Grades: PK-12
| 609 students
South Region Community Day Schools (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
800 National City Blvd., Ste.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5218
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5218
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
South Region Community School Of Chula Vista (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
800 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
South Region Community School Of National City (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
800 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
Grades: 7-12
| 172 students
South Region Community School Of San Diego (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
800 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
Grades: 7-12
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in National City, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in National City, CA include Integrity Charter, National City Middle School and Granger Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in National City?
3 public middle schools are located in National City.
What is the racial composition of students in National City?
National City public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% 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 National City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in National City include: National City Middle School vs. Granger Junior High School, Granger Junior High School vs. National City Middle School
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