For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,479 students in Colton, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Colton, CA are William G. Jehue Middle School, Colton Middle School and Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colton, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Colton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Colton, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William G. Jehue Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 North Eucalyptus Ave.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 421-7377
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 421-7377
Gr: 6-8 | 1,460 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Colton Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
670 West Laurel St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5009
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5009
Gr: 7-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Washington High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 East C St.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5011
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-5011
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Colton, California 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
254 East E St.
Colton, CA 92324
(760) 631-3409
Colton, CA 92324
(760) 631-3409
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Minority enrollment: 90%
850 Via Lata, Ste. 105
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 648-4368
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 648-4368
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Colton, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Colton, CA include William G. Jehue Middle School, Colton Middle School and Washington High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Colton?
3 public middle schools are located in Colton.
What is the racial composition of students in Colton?
Colton public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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