Foothills Middle

Tucked into the foothills of the San Gabriel Valley, Foothills Middle sits in one of the most academically driven corners of Los Angeles County, where families take school choice seriously and the bar is genuinely high. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in California, with particularly strong math scores that reflect both the quality of instruction and the motivated student community. Arcadia itself is a well-kept, family-friendly city with great restaurants, easy access to the Angeles National Forest, and a community that tends to put education at the center of everything — making this a natural fit for families who want rigorous academics without leaving the suburbs.