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Best Palmdale Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public middle schools serving 14,039 students in Palmdale, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palmdale, CA are Los Amigos - Dual Immersion, Hillview Middle School and Palmdale Learning Plaza. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmdale, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Palmdale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Palmdale, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion
Alternative School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6640 East Avenue R-8
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-1546
Gr: K-8 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Hillview Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40525 Peonza Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 722-9993
Gr: 6-8 | 1,100 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Palmdale Learning Plaza
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
38043 Division St.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-9034
Gr: K-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
39066 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-1849
Gr: K-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 East Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3680
Gr: K-12 | 2,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Daisy Gibson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9650 East Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93591
(661) 944-6590
Gr: K-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
37315 60th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
39221 22nd St. West
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3075
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3243 East Ave. R-8
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-0847
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Desert Rose Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
37730 27th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-0584
Gr: K-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
36555 Sunny Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-5866
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Lake Los Angeles Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16310 East Avenue Q
Palmdale, CA 93591
(661) 264-3700
Gr: K-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Innovations Academy Of Palmdale
Alternative School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
37230 37th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 236-0161
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
38060 20th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 537-6101
Gr: 6-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Oak Tree Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
38136 35th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548
Gr: K-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Yellen Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
37015 Goldenview Way
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 456-1600
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Palmdale Discovery Center
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
39174 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-0181
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Palmdale Academy Charter
Charter School
3838 East Ave. R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 234-4800
Gr: K-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Palmdale, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palmdale, CA include Los Amigos - Dual Immersion, Hillview Middle School and Palmdale Learning Plaza.
How many public middle schools are located in Palmdale?
18 public middle schools are located in Palmdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmdale?
Palmdale public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Palmdale are often viewed compared to one another?

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