For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,633 students in Pico Rivera, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pico Rivera, CA are Steam Academy Burke, North Park Academy Of The Arts and Rivera Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pico Rivera, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Pico Rivera have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
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 Pico Rivera, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steam Academy Burke
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8101 Orange Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7590
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7590
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
North Park Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4450 South Durfee Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7570
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7570
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Rivera Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Citronell Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7580
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7580
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Pico Rivera, California 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eugene A. Obregon (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
3300 Sandoval Ave
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-0258
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-0258
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
3300 Sandoval St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-0258
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-0258
Grades: K-5
| 166 students
9115 East Balfour St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-5009
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-5009
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
4211 South Columbia St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-5108
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-5108
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pico Rivera, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pico Rivera, CA include Steam Academy Burke, North Park Academy Of The Arts and Rivera Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pico Rivera?
3 public middle schools are located in Pico Rivera.
What is the racial composition of students in Pico Rivera?
Pico Rivera 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).
Which public middle schools in Pico Rivera are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pico Rivera include: North Park Academy Of The Arts vs. Rivera Middle School, Rivera Middle School vs. Steam Academy Burke, Steam Academy Burke vs. Rivera Middle School
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