Best 92530 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,214 students in 92530, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92530, CA are Elsinore Middle School, Terra Cotta Middle School and Keith Mccarthy Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92530 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92530, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92530, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elsinore Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1203 West Graham Ave.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 674-2118
Gr: 6-8 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Terra Cotta Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
29291 Lake St.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7380
Gr: 6-8 | 1,026 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Keith Mccarthy Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 Education Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7777
Gr: K-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Lakeland Village
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18730 Grand Ave.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7400
Gr: K-8 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92530, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92530, CA include Elsinore Middle School, Terra Cotta Middle School and Keith Mccarthy Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 92530?
4 public middle schools are located in 92530.
What is the racial composition of students in 92530?
92530 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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