For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 6,745 students in 93550, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 93550, CA are Palmdale Aerospace Academy, Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy and Desert Rose Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93550 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93550, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93550, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 East Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3680
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3680
Grades: K-12
| 2,213 students
Rank: #22.
Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3243 East Ave. R-8
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-0847
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-0847
Grades: 6-8
| 845 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Rose Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37730 27th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-0584
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-0584
Grades: K-8
| 648 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36555 Sunny Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-5866
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-5866
Grades: 6-8
| 1,020 students
Rank: #55.
Innovations Academy Of Palmdale
Alternative School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37230 37th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 236-0161
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 236-0161
Grades: K-8
| 431 students
Rank: #66.
Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
38060 20th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 537-6101
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 537-6101
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Tree Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
38136 35th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548
Grades: K-8
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
Palmdale Academy Charter
Charter School
3838 East Ave. R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 234-4800
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 234-4800
Grades: K-12
| 751 students
93550, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Guidance Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
37230 37th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1600
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1600
Grades: K-12
| 820 students
3243 East Ave R8
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 947-0188
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 947-0188
Grades: 7-9
| 363 students
Oak Tree Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
37320 37th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548
Grades: K-8
| 78 students
38136 35th St East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-1571
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-1571
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 93550, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 93550, CA include Palmdale Aerospace Academy, Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy and Desert Rose Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 93550?
8 public middle schools are located in 93550.
What is the racial composition of students in 93550?
93550 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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