For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,098 students in Duarte, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Duarte, CA are Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8), Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) and Maxwell Academy (Pk-8). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duarte, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Duarte have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Duarte, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8)
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2499 Royal Oaks Dr.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5400
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5400
Grades: K-8
| 846 students
Rank: #22.
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1212 East Kellwil Way
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5200
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5200
Grades: K-8
| 501 students
Rank: #33.
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
733 Euclid Ave.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5300
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5300
Grades: K-8
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
Andres Duarte Arts (Pk-8)
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1433 Crestfield Dr.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5100
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5100
Grades: K-8
| 312 students
Duarte, California 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Inspire Charter - Kern (Closed 2023)
Charter School
955 Stanislaus St.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 932-1802
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 932-1802
Grades: K-12
| 4,127 students
Inspire Charter Schools - Central (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1781 E. Fir Ave., Ste. 102
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 932-1802
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 932-1802
Grades: K-12
| 975 students
1565 E. Central Ave.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5600
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5600
Grades: 8
| 373 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Duarte, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Duarte, CA include Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8), Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) and Maxwell Academy (Pk-8).
How many public middle schools are located in Duarte?
4 public middle schools are located in Duarte.
What is the racial composition of students in Duarte?
Duarte public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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