Top 10 Best Palmdale Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public middle schools serving 15,192 students in Palmdale, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Palmdale, CA are Gregg Anderson Academy, Los Amigos - Dual Immersion and Leona Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmdale, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Palmdale have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Palmdale, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gregg Anderson Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5151 W. Ave. N-8
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 206-3750
Grades: K-8
| 803 students
Rank: #22.
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion
Alternative School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6640 E. Ave. R-8
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-1546
Grades: K-8
| 906 students
Rank: #33.
Leona Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9063 W. Leona Ave.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 948-9010
Grades: K-8
| 328 students
Rank: #44.
Palmdale Learning Plaza
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
38043 Division St.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-9034
Grades: K-8
| 752 students
Rank: #55.
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion
Alternative School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
39066 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-1849
Grades: K-8
| 778 students
Rank: #66.
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 E. Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3680
Grades: K-12
| 2,309 students
Rank: #77.
Anaverde Hills
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2902 Greenbrier St.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-9923
Grades: K-8
| 652 students
Rank: #88.
Daisy Gibson Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9650 E. Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93591
(661) 944-6590
Grades: K-8
| 666 students
Rank: #99.
Desert Rose Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
37730 27th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-0584
Grades: K-8
| 610 students
Rank: #1010.
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
37315 60th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 889 students
Rank: #1111.
Lake Los Angeles Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16310 E. Ave. Q
Palmdale, CA 93591
(661) 264-3700
Grades: K-8
| 487 students
Rank: #1212.
Hillview Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
40525 Peonza Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 722-9993
Grades: 6-8
| 884 students
Rank: #1313.
David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
39221 22nd St. W.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3075
Grades: 6-8
| 953 students
Rank: #1414.
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
36555 Sunny Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-5866
Grades: 6-8
| 902 students
Rank: #1515.
Innovations Of Palmdale
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
37230 37th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 265-8908
Grades: K-8
| 1,066 students
Rank: #1616.
Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3243 E. Ave. R-8
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-0847
Grades: 6-8
| 875 students
Rank: #1717.
Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
38060 20th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 537-6101
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #1818.
Palmdale Discovery Center
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
39174 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-0181
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Oak Tree Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
37230 37th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Yellen Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
37015 Goldenview Way
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 456-1600
Grades: K-8
| 62 students
Rank: n/an/a
Palmdale Charter
Charter School
3838 E. Ave. R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 234-4800
Grades: K-12
| 264 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Palmdale, California

Palmdale, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
37230 37th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1600
Grades: K-12
| 820 students
39066 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-0181
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
3243 East Ave R8
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 947-0188
Grades: 7-9
| 363 students
37320 37th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548
Grades: K-8
| 78 students
38136 35th St East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-1571
Grades: K-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Palmdale, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Palmdale, CA include Gregg Anderson Academy, Los Amigos - Dual Immersion and Leona Valley Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Palmdale, CA?
21 public middle schools are located in Palmdale, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmdale, CA?
Palmdale, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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