For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,770 students in Lower Lake, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lower Lake, CA are Lower Lake Elementary School, Highlands Academy and Richard H. Lewis Alternative. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lower Lake, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lower Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 Lower Lake, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lower Lake Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9240 Lake St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-5787
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-5787
Gr: K-7 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Highlands Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9707 Winchester St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-1033
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-1033
Gr: 2-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Richard H. Lewis Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9707 Winchester
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 701-0264
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 701-0264
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Lower Lake High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9430 A Lake St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-6471
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-6471
Gr: 8-12 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Lower Lake, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Konocti Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
15850-b Dam Rd.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-6287
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-6287
Gr: 6-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lower Lake, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lower Lake, CA include Lower Lake Elementary School, Highlands Academy and Richard H. Lewis Alternative.
How many public middle schools are located in Lower Lake?
4 public middle schools are located in Lower Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Lower Lake?
Lower Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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