For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,081 students in Banning, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Banning, CA are Banning Independent Study and Nicolet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Banning, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Banning 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 Banning, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Banning Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1151 West Wilson St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Grades: K-12
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Nicolet Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 East Nicolet St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0280
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0280
Grades: 6-8
| 985 students
Banning, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
671 N. Florida
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-2930
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-2930
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1151 W. Wilson St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Banning, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Banning, CA include Banning Independent Study and Nicolet Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Banning?
2 public middle schools are located in Banning.
What is the racial composition of students in Banning?
Banning 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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