2024 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County

#1 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Iron Horse Middle School

Blue checkmark.

San Ramon Valley Unified School District, CA,

6-8,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I attended Iron Horse for 6th grade and enjoyed it. I liked the facilities and thought the school looked really nice. I took a variety of classes for electives, which was also interesting and....

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,020,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

#2 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Diablo Vista Middle School

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San Ramon Valley Unified School District, CA,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says At Diablo Vista I met all my current friends and had a really great time. The hardness of the classes vary in the same subject, meaning that you may have a really easy teacher, but your friend has to....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 837,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,

#3 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Pine Valley Middle School

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San Ramon Valley Unified School District, CA,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I went to Pine Valley Middle School almost 4 years ago and I had a great experience there. It taught me high school readiness and taught me social and presentations skills..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 924,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 27 to 1,

#4 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Windemere Ranch Middle School

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San Ramon Valley Unified School District, CA,

6-8,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says It is a safe and clean school. The teachers care about their students and make an effort to help and encourage them to do their best and feel like they belong. The academic and behavioral....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,136,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

#5 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School

Moraga Elementary School District, CA,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 632,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#6 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Stone Valley Middle School

Blue checkmark.

San Ramon Valley Unified School District, CA,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I would choose this school again. In fact, I had 3 daughters go to this school. I find that the education they received, prepared them to do well in high school. There are many ways to get....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 583,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

#7 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Gale Ranch Middle School

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San Ramon Valley Unified School District, CA,

6-8,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says I had a pretty great three years here. The teachers were amazing and supportive. I made a great group of friends, and people were friendly(but there were always THOSE people but you can find them....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,062,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,

#8 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Los Cerros Middle School

Blue checkmark.

San Ramon Valley Unified School District, CA,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 501,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

#9 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Charlotte Wood Middle School

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San Ramon Valley Unified School District, CA,

6-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 1.5 stars.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 919,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

#10 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

M.H. Stanley Middle School

Lafayette Elementary School District, CA,

6-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I attended Stanley Middle School for two years from 7th to 8th. I really enjoyed the educational environment there and my friends and faculty members were extremely supportive of my academics. I wish....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,085,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#11 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Tice Creek

Walnut Creek Elementary School District, CA,

K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Tice Creek is a school that cares about all of their students. Challenges them academically and supports them. It is very inclusive and friendly..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 409,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#12 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Canyon Elementary School

Public School,

CANYON, CA,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 73,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

#13 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Orinda Intermediate School

Orinda Union Elementary School District, CA,

6-8,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Most of my teachers were great, though there are some bad ones and some creepy ones. Not much diversity at this school. Just like any school there are plenty of kids here that suck or aren’t nice but....

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 823,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#14 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Venture (Alternative)

Blue checkmark.

San Ramon Valley Unified School District, CA,

K-12,

17 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I am genuinely so grateful for my experience at Venture. Venture was perfect for someone like me, who struggled with mental health but had a sport that kept me motivated. I was able to spend the....

Read 17 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 864,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#15 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Walnut Creek Intermediate School

Walnut Creek Elementary School District, CA,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 985,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#16 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Foothill Middle School

Mt. Diablo Unified School District, CA,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Foothill is a very nice, clean, and modern middle school. It is located in the center of a very good neighborhood, with surrounding schools. Foothill Middle School also has a great track field and....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 786,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,

#17 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

J. Douglas Adams Middle School

Brentwood Union Elementary School District, CA,

6-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: High School Freshman says This school may be considered a long six to seven hours for most students but to me, this school was a great experience. My experience at this school was amazing, we had a lot of spectacular events....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,102,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

#18 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Antioch Charter Academy

Public School,

ANTIOCH, CA,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 203,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#19 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Edna Hill Middle School

Brentwood Union Elementary School District, CA,

6-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says It’s pretty good, Most of the teachers are good. I mean, I can’t really complain it’s pretty good, we have good resources, they give us chrome books, and great diversity. The food is nasty tho lol.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 953,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#20 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Horizons School: Independent Study

Mt. Diablo Unified School District, CA,

K-12,

19 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Horizons Center for Independent Study gives the students the opportunity to learn independence. It teaches the students how to manage their time and work without having to be told..

Read 19 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 531,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#21 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Eagle Peak Montessori

Mt. Diablo Unified School District, CA,

1-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 305,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 28 to 1,

#22 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

William B. Bristow Middle School

Brentwood Union Elementary School District, CA,

6-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says The School was overall nice, but just like all other schools, it had its issues. The main problem is the administration, it is poorly structured and executed..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 1,114,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#23 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Diablo View Middle School

Mt. Diablo Unified School District, CA,

6-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Diablo View Middle is a beautiful campus near Mt. Diablo. It’s very peaceful and the neighborhood is safe. There are a lot of great teachers and administration..

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 534,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

#24 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Contra Costa School of Performing Arts

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

WALNUT CREEK, CA,

6-12,

8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I graduated from Contra Costa School of Performing Arts about a year ago and it was a pleasant school to be in. There were many opportunities given to students to perform in their major. The teachers....

Read 8 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 440,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#25 Best Public Middle Schools in Contra Costa County.

Sequoia Middle School

Mt. Diablo Unified School District, CA,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 886,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 28 to 1,