For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,722 students in Lamont, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Lamont, CA are Myrtle Avenue Elementary School, Mountain View Middle School and Lamont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamont, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lamont have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lamont, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Myrtle Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10421 Myrtle Ave.
Lamont, CA 93241
(661) 845-2217
Lamont, CA 93241
(661) 845-2217
Gr: 4-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8001 Weedpatch Hwy.
Lamont, CA 93241
(661) 845-2291
Lamont, CA 93241
(661) 845-2291
Gr: 7-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Lamont Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8201 Palm Ave.
Lamont, CA 93241
(661) 845-4404
Lamont, CA 93241
(661) 845-4404
Gr: K-3 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Alicante Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7998 Alicante Ave.
Lamont, CA 93241
(661) 845-1452
Lamont, CA 93241
(661) 845-1452
Gr: K-6 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Nueva Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8600 Palm Ave.
Lamont, CA 93241
(661) 845-1532
Lamont, CA 93241
(661) 845-1532
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lamont, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lamont, CA include Myrtle Avenue Elementary School, Mountain View Middle School and Lamont Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lamont?
5 public schools are located in Lamont.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamont?
Lamont public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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