For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 5,093 students in 92356, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92356, CA are Granite Mountain Charter, Southern California Flex Academy and Lucerne Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92356 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92356, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92356, CA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granite Mountain Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8560 Aliento Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(909) 906-3593
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(909) 906-3593
Gr: K-12 | 4,393 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Southern California Flex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8560 Aliento Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(818) 396-8818
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(818) 396-8818
Gr: K-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Lucerne Valley Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33233 Rabbit Springs Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2124
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2124
Gr: 7-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
92356, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8560 Aliento Rd
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2408
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2408
Gr: 5-9 | 2 students
8560 Aliento Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-6108
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-6108
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Lucerne Valley Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8560 Aliento Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2408
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2408
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92356, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92356, CA include Granite Mountain Charter, Southern California Flex Academy and Lucerne Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92356?
3 public middle schools are located in 92356.
What is the racial composition of students in 92356?
92356 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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