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Best Chula Vista Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public middle schools serving 15,182 students in Chula Vista, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chula Vista, CA are Discovery Charter, Arroyo Vista Charter and Rancho Del Rey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chula Vista, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Chula Vista have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Chula Vista, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 Camino Biscay
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Gr: K-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Arroyo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2491 School House Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Gr: K-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Rancho Del Rey Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1174 East J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,705 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Eastlake Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 Duncan Ranch Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 591-4000
Gr: 7-8 | 1,613 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Davila Day
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
540 G St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 427-5626
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
East Hills Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1791 Rock Mountain Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2490
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Bonita Vista Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
650 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Sweetwater Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1355 Second Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 498-6000
Gr: 7-9
Rank: #99.
Chula Vista Learning Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
590 K St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 426-2885
Gr: K-12 | 1,397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Mueller Charter (Robert L.)
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
715 I St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-6192
Gr: K-12 | 1,542 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
489 E St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 349-3700
Gr: K-12 | 1,321 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Pacific Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2371 Fenton St.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Feaster (Mae L.) Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
670 Flower St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-8397
Gr: K-8 | 1,095 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Hilltop Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
44 East J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-2700
Gr: 7-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Altus Schools South Bay
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3252 Bonita Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(858) 678-2020
Gr: 7-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Alta Vista Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
730 Medical Center Ct.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 216-5160
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1717.
Chula Vista Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Fifth Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-6800
Gr: 7-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Castle Park Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Quintard St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 691-5490
Gr: 7-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Howard Gardner Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
647 E St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 934-0300
Gr: K-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Palomar High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Palomar St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 407-4800
Gr: 7-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chula Vista, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chula Vista, CA include Discovery Charter, Arroyo Vista Charter and Rancho Del Rey Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chula Vista?
20 public middle schools are located in Chula Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Chula Vista?
Chula Vista public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% 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 Chula Vista are often viewed compared to one another?

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