For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,003 students in Hacienda Heights, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Hacienda Heights, CA are Mesa Robles, Cedarlane Academy and Valley Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hacienda Heights, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Hacienda Heights have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Hacienda Heights, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mesa Robles
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16060 Mesa Robles Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-6000
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-6000
Gr: K-8 | 1,246 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Cedarlane Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16333 Cedarlane Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-8002
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-8002
Gr: K-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Valley Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15430 Shadybend Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-3400
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-3400
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Newton Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15616 Newton St.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-2400
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Orange Grove Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14505 Orange Grove Ave.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-7000
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Palm Canyon
Special Education School
15151 Palm Ave.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-6507
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-6507
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hacienda Heights, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hacienda Heights, CA include Mesa Robles, Cedarlane Academy and Valley Community Day. Hacienda Heights has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Hacienda Heights?
6 public middle schools are located in Hacienda Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Hacienda Heights?
Hacienda Heights 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).
Which public middle schools in Hacienda Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hacienda Heights include: Cedarlane Academy vs. Mesa Robles, Mesa Robles vs. Cedarlane Academy, Newton Middle School vs. Mesa Robles
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