For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,519 students in Pacoima, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pacoima, CA are Pacoima Middle School, Bert Corona Charter and Charles Maclay Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pacoima, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Pacoima have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Pacoima, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pacoima Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9919 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 686-4200
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 686-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 890 students
Rank: #22.
Bert Corona Charter
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Remick Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 834-5805
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 834-5805
Grades: 5-8
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Charles Maclay Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12540 Pierce Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 686-3800
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 686-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 280 students
Pacoima, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14200 Van Nuys Blvd.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 686-4100
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 686-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
8755 Woodman Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 389-1184
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 389-1184
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pacoima, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pacoima, CA include Pacoima Middle School, Bert Corona Charter and Charles Maclay Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pacoima?
3 public middle schools are located in Pacoima.
What is the racial composition of students in Pacoima?
Pacoima public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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