Best Public Middle Schools in Pittsburg, CA (2025-26)

Best Pittsburg Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,250 students in Pittsburg, CA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Pittsburg, CA are Golden Gate Community, Rancho Medanos Junior High School and Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Pittsburg, CA public middle schools have an score of 11% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Pittsburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Pittsburg, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Golden Gate Community

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
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1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199

Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #22.

Rancho Medanos Junior High School

(Math: 13% | Reading: 41%)
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2301 Range Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2480

Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #33.

Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
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2012 Carion Ct.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2500

Gr: 6-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #44.

Hillview Junior High School

(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
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333 Yosemite Dr.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2380

Gr: 6-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #55.

Riverview Middle School

(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
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205 Pacifica Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-3216

Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

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Pittsburg, California 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

East Gate Community Day (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

809 Black Diamond Blvd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950

Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Gateway High (Continuation) (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

235 Pacifica Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316

Gr: 9-12

Golden Gate Community Charter (Closed 2023)

Alternative School
Charter School

1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199

Gr: 6-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Synergy Education Project (Closed 2023)

355 E. Leland Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900

Gr: 6-12 | 194 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pittsburg, CA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Pittsburg, CA include Golden Gate Community, Rancho Medanos Junior High School and Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Pittsburg?

5 public middle schools are located in Pittsburg.

What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburg?

Pittsburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% 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 Pittsburg are often viewed compared to one another?