For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,535 students in Northridge, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Northridge, CA are Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School, Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School and Northridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northridge, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Northridge have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 Northridge, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9950 Tampa Ave.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,839 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9351 Paso Robles Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-4100
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17960 Chase St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-5100
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Ivy Bound Math Sci And Tech Charter Mid 2
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20040 Parthenia St.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 646-4992
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 646-4992
Gr: 5-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Northridge, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20040 Parthenia St.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 646-4992
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 646-4992
Gr: 5-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Valley Community Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
9333 Brightwood Ct.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 920-5285
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 920-5285
Gr: K-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Northridge, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Northridge, CA include Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School, Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School and Northridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Northridge?
4 public middle schools are located in Northridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Northridge?
Northridge public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% 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 Northridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Northridge include: Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School vs. Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School
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