Top 10 Best Lancaster Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public middle schools serving 14,677 students in Lancaster, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lancaster, CA are Eastside Academy/transitional Learning Center, Fulton And Alsbury Of Arts And Engineering and Wilsona Achievement Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lancaster, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastside Academy/transitional Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45006 N. 30th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1200
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Fulton And Alsbury Of Arts And Engineering
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
831 E. Ave. K-2
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 206-0120
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Wilsona Achievement Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
41725 N. 170th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-1790
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Joe Walker Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5632 W. Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3258
Grades: 6-8
| 902 students
Rank: #55.
Academies Of The Antelope Valley
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 W. Ave. L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-7655
Grades: 6-12
| 638 students
Rank: #66.
Del Sur Senior Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9023 W. Ave. H
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 942-0488
Grades: K-8
| 711 students
Rank: #77.
Mission View Public
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26334 Citrus St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 874-1341
Grades: K-12
| 266 students
Rank: #88.
Amargosa Creek Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44333 27th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 729-6064
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Rank: #99.
Life Source International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44339 Beech Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 579-2970
Grades: K-8
| 328 students
Rank: #1010.
Mission Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
43141 Business Center Pkwy Ste
Lancaster, CA 93535
(844) 788-3965
Grades: 6-12
| 360 students
Rank: #1111.
Antelope Valley Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
37212 47th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-0044
Grades: K-12
| 1,074 students
Rank: #1212.
Gifford C. Cole Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3126 E. Ave. I
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-1041
Grades: 7-8
| 661 students
Rank: #1313.
Endeavour Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
43755 45th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-8270
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #1414.
Rise
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44231 Fig Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-4355
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: #1515.
Assurance Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
43145 Business Center Ste. 102
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-1225
Grades: 8-12
| 2,920 students
Rank: #1616.
Linda Verde Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44924 N. Fifth St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-0431
Grades: K-8
| 688 students
Rank: #1717.
New Vista Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
753 E. Ave. K-2
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-4271
Grades: 6-8
| 843 students
Rank: #1818.
Ilead Lancaster Charter
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
254 E. Ave. K-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 722-4287
Grades: K-8
| 736 students
Rank: #1919.
The Leadership Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44310 Hardwood Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 726-5454
Grades: K-8
| 49 students
Rank: #2020.
Piute Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
425 E. Ave. H-11
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-9508
Grades: 6-8
| 690 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
41725 N. 170th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-1790
Grades: 5-8
| 560 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies
Alternative School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44034 13th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 488-7600
Grades: K-8
| 1,164 students
Rank: n/an/a
Promise Academy
Special Education School
1331 E. Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 940-6679
Grades: K-8
| 40 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lancaster, California

Lancaster, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5606 West Ave L8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3307
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
44514 20th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 317-9236
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
6300 West Ave. L
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 722-4421
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
4612 Dehesa Rd., Rm. 11
Lancaster, CA 93535
(619) 286-0312
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
6742 East Avenue H
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1222
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
808 West Ave J
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0496
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
5606 W. Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 206-3750
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
41625 North 170th St., East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-2118
Grades: K-5
| 521 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lancaster, CA?
How many public middle schools are located in Lancaster, CA?
23 public middle schools are located in Lancaster, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster, CA?
Lancaster, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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