Ramona Middle

Tucked into the foothills of San Dimas — a city with a small-town feel despite sitting right between the 210 and 57 freeways — Ramona Middle School is a standout in an already strong Bonita Unified district. Scoring in the 90th percentile statewide, it's the kind of school that draws families who prioritize academics without sacrificing the laid-back, community-oriented vibe that makes the San Gabriel Valley's eastern edge so appealing. If you're raising kids in a neighborhood where people actually know each other and still want rigorous preparation heading into high school, Ramona is hard to overlook.