Joaquin Moraga Intermediate

Tucked into the quiet, tree-lined hills of Moraga — a small, tight-knit suburb in the Lamorinda corridor east of Oakland — Joaquin Moraga Intermediate is the kind of middle school that families in this area actively plan around when choosing where to live. Academics are genuinely strong across the board, with science scores that are particularly impressive, making it a great fit for families who want rigorous preparation heading into high school without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of a larger urban district. Moraga itself has a small-town feel with good parks, low traffic, and the kind of community where families tend to stay long-term — and this school is a big part of why.