For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,898 students in West Covina, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Covina, CA are San Jose Charter Academy, Telesis Academy Of Science & Math and Hollencrest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Covina, 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 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in West Covina have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 West Covina, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Jose Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2021 West Alwood St.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-1693
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-1693
Gr: K-8 | 1,256 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Telesis Academy Of Science & Math
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 East Hollingworth St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
Gr: K-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Hollencrest Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 East Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1760
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1760
Gr: 6-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Walnut Grove Intermediate
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
614 East Vine
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 919-7018
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 919-7018
Gr: 7-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1625 West Durness
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4900
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Giano Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3223 South Giano Ave.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-2461
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-2461
Gr: 7-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
West Covina, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Coronado Academy Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1500 East Francisquito Ave
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4600
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4600
2800 East Hollingworth St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rio Verde Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2226 E. Rio Verde Dr.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-0289
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-0289
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in West Covina, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Covina, CA include San Jose Charter Academy, Telesis Academy Of Science & Math and Hollencrest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Covina?
6 public middle schools are located in West Covina.
What is the racial composition of students in West Covina?
West Covina public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% 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 West Covina are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in West Covina include: Edgewood Middle School vs. Hollencrest Middle School, Hollencrest Middle School vs. Edgewood Middle School, Hollencrest Middle School vs. Walnut Grove Intermediate
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