Best 92571 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,407 students in 92571, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92571, CA are Val Verde Student Success Academy, Lakeside Middle School and Val Verde Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92571 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92571, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92571, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Val Verde Student Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
972 W. Morgan St.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 940-6155
Gr: 6-10 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27720 Walnut St.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 443-2440
Gr: 7-8 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Val Verde Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
972 Morgan St.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 443-2450
Gr: K-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92571, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92571, CA include Val Verde Student Success Academy, Lakeside Middle School and Val Verde Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 92571?
3 public middle schools are located in 92571.
What is the racial composition of students in 92571?
92571 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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