For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,362 students in 93003, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93003, CA are Golden Valley Charter, Homestead (Alternative) and Balboa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93003 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93003, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93003, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3585 Maple St. Ste. 101
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Gr: K-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Homestead (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Day Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7955
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7955
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Balboa Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
247 Hill Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1800
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Lemon Grove
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Valmore Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1817
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1817
Gr: K-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Anacapa Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 South Mills Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7900
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 93003, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93003, CA include Golden Valley Charter, Homestead (Alternative) and Balboa Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 93003?
5 public middle schools are located in 93003.
What is the racial composition of students in 93003?
93003 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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