For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 868 students in Lake Forest, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lake Forest, CA is Serrano Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Forest, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake Forest have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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 Lake Forest, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Serrano Intermediate
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24642 Jeronimo Rd.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-3221
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-3221
Gr: 7-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Forest, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Forest, CA include Serrano Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake Forest?
1 public middle schools are located in Lake Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Forest?
Lake Forest public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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