For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,730 students in Rialto, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rialto, CA are Ben F. Kolb Middle School, Ethel Kucera Middle School and Rialto Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rialto, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Rialto have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Rialto, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ben F. Kolb Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2351 North Spruce St.
Rialto, CA 92377
(909) 820-7849
Rialto, CA 92377
(909) 820-7849
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Ethel Kucera Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2140 West Buena Vista Dr.
Rialto, CA 92377
(909) 574-7044
Rialto, CA 92377
(909) 574-7044
Gr: 6-8 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Rialto Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1262 West Rialto Ave.
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 879-7308
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 879-7308
Gr: 6-8 | 1,085 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Zupanic Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
266 West Randall Ave.
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 820-8110
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 820-8110
Gr: K-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Warren F. Frisbie Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1442 North Eucalyptus Ave.
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 820-7887
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 820-7887
Gr: 6-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Vista Norte Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
248 East Base Line Rd.
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 509-5496
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 509-5496
Gr: K-12 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rialto, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bob Murphy Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
149 N. Arrowhead Ave.
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 421-7810
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 421-7810
Gr: 7-12
Rialto Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
149 N. Arrowhead Ave.
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 421-7810
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 421-7810
Gr: 2-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rialto, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rialto, CA include Ben F. Kolb Middle School, Ethel Kucera Middle School and Rialto Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rialto?
6 public middle schools are located in Rialto.
What is the racial composition of students in Rialto?
Rialto public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% 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 Rialto are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rialto include: Ben F. Kolb Middle School vs. Rialto Middle School, Rialto Middle School vs. Ben F. Kolb Middle School
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