For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,544 students in La Jolla, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in La Jolla, CA are Muirlands Middle School and Preuss School Ucsd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Jolla, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in La Jolla have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 La Jolla, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Muirlands Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1056 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4211
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4211
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #22.
Preuss School Ucsd
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
Grades: 6-12
| 849 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in La Jolla, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in La Jolla, CA include Muirlands Middle School and Preuss School Ucsd. La Jolla has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in La Jolla?
2 public middle schools are located in La Jolla.
What is the racial composition of students in La Jolla?
La Jolla 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).
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