For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 4,480 students in Acton, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Acton, CA are Ilead Online Charter and High Desert. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Acton, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Acton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Acton, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ilead Online Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3720 Sierra Hwy., Ste. A
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 644-8701
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 644-8701
Gr: K-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
High Desert
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3620 Antelope Woods Rd.
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 269-0310
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 269-0310
Gr: 5-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Acton, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Acton, CA include Ilead Online Charter and High Desert.
How many public middle schools are located in Acton?
3 public middle schools are located in Acton.
What is the racial composition of students in Acton?
Acton public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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