For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,810 students in Lakeside, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lakeside, CA are River Valley Charter, Dream Academy and Lakeside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakeside, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lakeside have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Lakeside, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9707 1/2 Marilla Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Gr: 7-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Dream Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11838 Valle Vista Rd
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2600
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2600
Gr: K-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11833 Woodside Ave.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2636
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2636
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Tierra Del Sol Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9611 Petite Ln.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2670
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2670
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Barona Indian Charter
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Barona Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 443-0948
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 443-0948
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Lakeside, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East County Academy Of Learning (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
11838 Valle Vista Rd
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2634
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2634
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
9308 Winter Gardens Blvd
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2662
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2662
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lakeside, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lakeside, CA include River Valley Charter, Dream Academy and Lakeside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lakeside?
5 public middle schools are located in Lakeside.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeside?
Lakeside public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lakeside are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lakeside include: Tierra Del Sol Middle School vs. Lakeside Middle School, Lakeside Middle School vs. Tierra Del Sol Middle School
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