For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,050 students in 92220, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92220, CA are Banning Independent Study and Nicolet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92220 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92220, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 92220, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banning Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1151 West Wilson St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Gr: K-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Nicolet Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 East Nicolet St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0280
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0280
Gr: 6-8 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92220, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92220, CA include Banning Independent Study and Nicolet Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92220?
2 public middle schools are located in 92220.
What is the racial composition of students in 92220?
92220 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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