Best National City Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,826 students in National City, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in National City, CA are Integrity Charter, Granger Junior High School and National City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
National City, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in National City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 National City, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Integrity Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 National City Blvd.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-0808
Gr: K-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Granger Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Granger Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 472-6000
Gr: 7-9 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
National City Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 D Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in National City, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in National City, CA include Integrity Charter, Granger Junior High School and National City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in National City?
3 public middle schools are located in National City.
What is the racial composition of students in National City?
National City public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% 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 National City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in National City include: National City Middle School vs. Granger Junior High School

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