For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,043 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 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (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 91% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,100 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Palmdale Learning Plaza
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
38043 Division St.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-9034
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-9034
Gr: K-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39066 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-1849
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-1849
Gr: K-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
39221 22nd St. West
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3075
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3075
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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?
5 public middle schools are located in 93551.
What is the racial composition of students in 93551?
93551 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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