For the 2025 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 40% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9950 Tampa Ave.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,839 students
Rank: #22.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9351 Paso Robles Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-4100
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 871 students
Rank: #33.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17960 Chase St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-5100
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 678-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 724 students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 101 students
Northridge, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20040 Parthenia St.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 646-4992
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 646-4992
Grades: 5-8
| 141 students
Valley Community Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
9333 Brightwood Ct.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 920-5285
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 920-5285
Grades: K-6
| 169 students
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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