For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,185 students in Adelanto, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Adelanto, CA are George Visual And Performing Arts Magnet And Middle School, Taylion High Desert Academy/adelanto and El Mirage. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adelanto, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Adelanto have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Adelanto, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Visual And Performing Arts Magnet And Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10650 Bartlett Ave.
Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 246-8231
Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 246-8231
Grades: K-8
| 658 students
Rank: #22.
Taylion High Desert Academy/adelanto
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11336 Bartlett Ave., Ste. 9
Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 843-6622
Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 843-6622
Grades: K-12
| 712 students
Rank: #33.
El Mirage
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19250 St. Anthony Ave.
Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 530-7676
Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 530-7676
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Rank: #44.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14409 Aster St.
Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 530-1950
Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 530-1950
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Adelanto, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11988 Hesperia Rd. Ste. B
Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 904-0533
Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 904-0533
Grades: K-12
| 1,578 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Adelanto, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Adelanto, CA include George Visual And Performing Arts Magnet And Middle School, Taylion High Desert Academy/adelanto and El Mirage.
How many public middle schools are located in Adelanto?
4 public middle schools are located in Adelanto.
What is the racial composition of students in Adelanto?
Adelanto public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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