For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 410 students in Bishop, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bishop, CA are Jill Kinmont Boothe, Home Street Middle School and Cds Home Street. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bishop, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Bishop have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bishop, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jill Kinmont Boothe
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
166 Grandview Dr.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Home Street Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Home St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
Cds Home Street
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Home St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Grades: 6-8
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Keith B. Bright High (Juvenile Hall)
Alternative School
656 West Pine St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Bishop, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 North Fowler St
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-4275
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-4275
Grades: 9-12
| 646 students
Bishop Independent Study High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4090 West Line St
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 938-2001
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 938-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
800 W. Elm St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Grades: K-2
| 437 students
800 West Elm St
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Inyo County Rop Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Vocational School
166 Grandview Dr.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Phoenix Community (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
160 Grandview Ln.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bishop, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bishop, CA include Jill Kinmont Boothe, Home Street Middle School and Cds Home Street.
How many public middle schools are located in Bishop?
4 public middle schools are located in Bishop.
What is the racial composition of students in Bishop?
Bishop public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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