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Best 93535 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 10,071 students in 93535, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93535, CA are Paseo Grande Charter, Eastside Academy/transitional Learning Center and Mission View Public. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93535 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93535, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93535, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paseo Grande Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5248 Rose St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(833) 980-1356
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Eastside Academy/transitional Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45006 North 30th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1200
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Mission View Public
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26334 Citrus St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 874-1341
Gr: 8-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Mission Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
43141 Business Center Pkwy Ste
Lancaster, CA 93535
(844) 788-3965
Gr: 6-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Desert Sands Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44130 20th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-3357
Gr: 8-12 | 727 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Antelope Valley Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
37212 47th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-0044
Gr: K-12 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Linda Verde Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44924 North Fifth St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-0431
Gr: K-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Gifford C. Cole Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3126 East Avenue I
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-1041
Gr: 7-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Assurance Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
43145 Business Center Ste. 102
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-1225
Gr: 8-12 | 3,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
New Vista Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
753 East Avenue K-2
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-4271
Gr: 6-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Ilead Lancaster Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
254 East Avenue K-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 722-4287
Gr: K-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
41725 North 170th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-1790
Gr: 6-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Piute Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
425 East Avenue H-11
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-9508
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Promise Academy
Special Education School
1331 East Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 940-6678
Gr: K-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 93535, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93535, CA include Paseo Grande Charter, Eastside Academy/transitional Learning Center and Mission View Public.
How many public middle schools are located in 93535?
14 public middle schools are located in 93535.
What is the racial composition of students in 93535?
93535 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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