For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,589 students in Walnut, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in Walnut, CA are South Pointe Middle School, Suzanne Middle School and Stanley G. Oswalt Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Walnut have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Walnut, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Pointe Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20671 Larkstone Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-8171
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-8171
Grades: 6-8
| 949 students
Rank: #22.
Suzanne Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
525 Suzanne Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1657
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1657
Grades: 6-8
| 1,172 students
Rank: #33.
Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19501 Shadow Oak Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 810-4109
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 810-4109
Grades: K-8
| 873 students
Rank: #44.
Ybarra Academy For The Arts And Technology
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 South Brea Canyon Cutoff
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 598-3744
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 598-3744
Grades: K-8
| 595 students
Walnut, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Destiny Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
20816 Carrey Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 468-0966
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 468-0966
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Walnut, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Walnut, CA include South Pointe Middle School, Suzanne Middle School and Stanley G. Oswalt Academy. Walnut has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Walnut?
4 public middle schools are located in Walnut.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut?
Walnut public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Walnut are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Walnut include: Suzanne Middle School vs. South Pointe Middle School, South Pointe Middle School vs. Suzanne Middle School
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