For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,532 students in 93551, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 93551, CA are Hillview Middle School, Palmdale Learning Plaza and Dos Caminos Dual Immersion. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93551 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93551, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93551, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillview Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40525 Peonza Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 722-9993
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 722-9993
Grades: 6-8
| 1,029 students
Rank: #22.
Palmdale Learning Plaza
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38043 Division St.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-9034
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-9034
Grades: K-8
| 803 students
Rank: #33.
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion
Alternative School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39066 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-1849
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-1849
Grades: K-8
| 902 students
Rank: #44.
Anaverde Hills
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2902 Greenbrier St.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-9923
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-9923
Grades: K-8
| 576 students
Rank: #55.
David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
39221 22nd St. West
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3075
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3075
Grades: 6-8
| 1,006 students
Rank: #66.
Palmdale Discovery Center
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
39174 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-0181
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-0181
Grades: K-8
| 216 students
93551, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
39066 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-0181
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-0181
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 93551, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 93551, CA include Hillview Middle School, Palmdale Learning Plaza and Dos Caminos Dual Immersion.
How many public middle schools are located in 93551?
6 public middle schools are located in 93551.
What is the racial composition of students in 93551?
93551 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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