For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,350 students in Valencia, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in Valencia, CA are Rio Norte Junior High School and Arroyo Seco Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valencia, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Valencia have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Valencia, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rio Norte Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28771 Rio Norte Dr.
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 295-3700
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 295-3700
Grades: 7-8
| 1,110 students
Rank: #22.
Arroyo Seco Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27171 North Vista Delgado Dr.
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 296-0991
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 296-0991
Grades: 7-8
| 1,240 students
Valencia, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
28141 Kelly Johnson Pkwy.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 702-0755
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 702-0755
Grades: 7-12
| 463 students
25443 Orchard Village Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 200-3194
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 200-3194
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 255-8338
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 255-8338
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
27616 Newhall Ranch Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 607-0153
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 607-0153
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Transitional Learning Center Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
23007 W. Dalbey Dr.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 259-0033
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 259-0033
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Valencia, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Valencia, CA include Rio Norte Junior High School and Arroyo Seco Junior High School. Valencia has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Valencia?
2 public middle schools are located in Valencia.
What is the racial composition of students in Valencia?
Valencia public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Valencia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Valencia include: Arroyo Seco Junior High School vs. Rio Norte Junior High School, Rio Norte Junior High School vs. Arroyo Seco Junior High School
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