For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 752 students in 91901, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 91901, CA are The Heights Charter, Mountain View Learning Academy and Joan Macqueen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 91901 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 91901, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91901, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Heights Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2710 Alpine Blvd. Ste. E
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 792-9000
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 792-9000
Gr: K-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8770 Harbison Canyon Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-2854
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-2854
Gr: K-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Joan Macqueen Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Tavern Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 91901, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 91901, CA include The Heights Charter, Mountain View Learning Academy and Joan Macqueen Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 91901?
3 public middle schools are located in 91901.
What is the racial composition of students in 91901?
91901 public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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