Best Pine Valley Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 460 students in Pine Valley, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pine Valley, CA are Jcs - Pine Valley, Hillside Junior/senior High School and Mountain Empire Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pine Valley, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Pine Valley have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Pine Valley, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jcs - Pine Valley
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
28876 Old Highway 80
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-1300
Gr: K-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Hillside Junior/senior High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7454 Pine Blvd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8693
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Empire Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3305 Buckman Springs Rd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 326-6662
Gr: 7-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Cottonwood Community Day
Alternative School
3291 Buckman Springs Rd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8693
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pine Valley, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pine Valley, CA include Jcs - Pine Valley, Hillside Junior/senior High School and Mountain Empire Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pine Valley?
4 public middle schools are located in Pine Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine Valley?
Pine Valley public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Links