For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 76 students in 93526, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 93526, CA is Owens Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 93526 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93526, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93526, CA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owens Valley Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 South Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
93526, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jill Kinmont Boothe School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P.o. Drawer G
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 873-3262
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 873-3262
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Opportunity (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
555 S. Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2426
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2426
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Owens Valley Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
202 South Clay St
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 93526, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93526, CA include Owens Valley Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 93526?
1 public middle schools are located in 93526.
What is the racial composition of students in 93526?
93526 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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