Rancho Medanos Junior High

Rancho Medanos Junior High serves students in Pittsburg, a working-class city on the eastern edge of Contra Costa County where the Delta meets the hills — a community with deep roots and a strong sense of local pride. The school faces real academic challenges, with test scores that fall well below state averages, so families who prioritize academics may want to look closely at what additional supports are in place for their kids. That said, families deeply embedded in the Pittsburg community who value stability and neighborhood connection will find a school that reflects the fabric of the city itself.