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Best 92040 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,892 students in 92040, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92040, CA are River Valley Charter, Dream Academy and Lakeside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92040 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92040, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92040, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9707 1/2 Marilla Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Dream Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11838 Valle Vista Rd
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2600
Gr: K-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11833 Woodside Ave.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2636
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Tierra Del Sol Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9611 Petite Ln.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2670
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Barona Indian Charter
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1095 Barona Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 443-0948
Gr: K-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92040, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92040, CA include River Valley Charter, Dream Academy and Lakeside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92040?
5 public middle schools are located in 92040.
What is the racial composition of students in 92040?
92040 public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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