For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,370 students in Adelanto, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Adelanto, CA are George Visual And Performing Arts Magnet And Middle School, El Mirage and Taylion High Desert Academy/adelanto. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adelanto, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Adelanto have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Adelanto, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Visual And Performing Arts Magnet And Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10650 Bartlett Ave.
Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 246-8231
Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 246-8231
Gr: K-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
El Mirage
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19250 St. Anthony Ave.
Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 530-7676
Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 530-7676
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Taylion High Desert Academy/adelanto
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11336 Bartlett Ave., Ste. 9
Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 843-6622
Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 843-6622
Gr: K-12 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14409 Aster St.
Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 530-1950
Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 530-1950
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Adelanto, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Adelanto, CA include George Visual And Performing Arts Magnet And Middle School, El Mirage and Taylion High Desert Academy/adelanto.
How many public middle schools are located in Adelanto?
4 public middle schools are located in Adelanto.
What is the racial composition of students in Adelanto?
Adelanto public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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