For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,545 students in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Montebello are Montebello Community Day, La Merced Academy and La Merced Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montebello Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 South Montebello Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-7900
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-7900
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
La Merced Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
724 North Poplar Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5043
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5043
Gr: K-7 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
La Merced Intermediate
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 East Avenida De La Merced
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-7262
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-7262
Gr: 6-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #44.
Eastmont Intermediate
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Bradshawe Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5133
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5133
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #55.
Montebello Intermediate
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Whittier Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5111
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5111
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello, CA include Montebello Community Day, La Merced Academy and La Merced Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello?
4 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello?
the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).