For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 7,560 students in Apple Valley, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Apple Valley, CA are Academy For Academic Excellence, Vanguard Preparatory and Sitting Bull Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apple Valley, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Apple Valley have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Apple Valley, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Academic Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17500 Mana Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 946-5414
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 946-5414
Gr: K-12 | 1,489 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Vanguard Preparatory
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12951 Mesquite Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-1066
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-1066
Gr: K-8 | 1,153 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Sitting Bull Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19445 Sitting Bull Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-8479
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-8479
Gr: K-8 | 1,695 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Mariana Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10601 Manhasset Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7258
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7258
Gr: K-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
High Desert Premier Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21950 Nisqually Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-4252
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-4252
Gr: K-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Sandia Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21331 Sandia Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-5125
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-5125
Gr: K-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Phoenix Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20700 Thunderbird Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-7011
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-7011
Gr: K-8 | 1,213 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Apple Valley Virtual Academy
Alternative School
12555 Navajo Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-8001
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-8001
Gr: K-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Apple Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
High Desert Juvenile Detention And Assessment Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
21101 Dale Evans Pkwy.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 961-6708
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 961-6708
Gr: K-12
15552 Wichita Rd
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-5883
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-5883
Gr: K-5
19445 Sitting Bull Rd
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-8479
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-8479
Gr: 6-8
20700 Thunderbird Rd
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-7011
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-7011
Gr: 6-8
Willow Park High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
21950 Nisqually Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7267
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7267
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Apple Valley, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Apple Valley, CA include Academy For Academic Excellence, Vanguard Preparatory and Sitting Bull Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Apple Valley?
8 public middle schools are located in Apple Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Apple Valley?
Apple Valley public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Apple Valley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Apple Valley include: Vanguard Preparatory vs. Sitting Bull Academy, Sandia Academy vs. Mariana Academy, Sitting Bull Academy vs. Vanguard Preparatory
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