For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,344 students in Glendale, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Glendale, CA are College View, Jewel City Community Day and Verdugo Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glendale, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Glendale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Glendale, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College View
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 E. Mountain St.
Glendale, CA 91207
(818) 246-8363
Glendale, CA 91207
(818) 246-8363
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
Rank: #22.
Jewel City Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
440 W. Lomita
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 549-4812
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 549-4812
Grades: 7-10
| 3 students
Rank: #33.
Verdugo Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4717 Dunsmore Ave.
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 548-0740
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 548-0740
Grades: K-12
| 224 students
Rank: #44.
Eleanor J. Toll Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Glenwood Rd.
Glendale, CA 91202
(818) 244-8414
Glendale, CA 91202
(818) 244-8414
Grades: 6-8
| 1,106 students
Rank: #55.
Theodore Roosevelt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 E. Acacia Ave.
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 242-6845
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 242-6845
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: #66.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1221 Monterey Rd.
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 244-8145
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 244-8145
Grades: 6-8
| 1,069 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Glendale, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Glendale, CA include College View, Jewel City Community Day and Verdugo Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Glendale?
6 public middle schools are located in Glendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale?
Glendale public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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