For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,810 students in Lakeside, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lakeside, CA are River Valley Charter, Dream Academy and Lakeside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakeside, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lakeside have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Lakeside, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9707 1/2 Marilla Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Grades: 7-12
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Dream Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11838 Valle Vista Rd
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2600
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2600
Grades: K-8
| 77 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11833 Woodside Ave.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2636
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2636
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: #44.
Tierra Del Sol Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9611 Petite Ln.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2670
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2670
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #55.
Barona Indian Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Barona Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 443-0948
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 443-0948
Grades: K-8
| 81 students
Lakeside, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East County Academy Of Learning (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
11838 Valle Vista Rd
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2634
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2634
Grades: 8-12
| 23 students
12824 Lakeshore Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2391
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2391
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9308 Winter Gardens Blvd
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2662
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2662
Grades: K-8
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lakeside, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lakeside, CA include River Valley Charter, Dream Academy and Lakeside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lakeside?
5 public middle schools are located in Lakeside.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeside?
Lakeside public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lakeside are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lakeside include: Tierra Del Sol Middle School vs. Lakeside Middle School, Lakeside Middle School vs. Tierra Del Sol Middle School
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