Best 92054 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 855 students in 92054, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92054, CA are Surfside Academy and Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92054 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92054, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92054, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Surfside Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 South Ditmar St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600
Gr: K-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 California St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8900
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92054, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92054, CA include Surfside Academy and Lincoln Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92054?
2 public middle schools are located in 92054.
What is the racial composition of students in 92054?
92054 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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