Vernon Middle

Vernon Middle sits in Montclair, a working-class Inland Empire city where families tend to be deeply rooted in the community and value schools that feel close-knit and accessible. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with solid English scores but room to grow in science — something worth keeping in mind for families with kids who lean toward STEM. It's a good fit for families who want a neighborhood middle school experience in a city that's unpretentious and affordable, especially as the broader Ontario-Montclair area continues to grow and attract new residents priced out of coastal communities.