For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,567 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 54% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in La Jolla have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muirlands Middle School
(Math: 67% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Preuss School Ucsd
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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