For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,037 students in 92308, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92308, CA are Vanguard Preparatory, Sitting Bull Academy and Mariana Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92308 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92308, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92308, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vanguard Preparatory
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12951 Mesquite Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-1066
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-1066
Gr: K-8 | 1,174 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Sitting Bull Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19445 Sitting Bull Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-8479
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-8479
Gr: K-8 | 1,708 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Mariana Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10601 Manhasset Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7258
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7258
Gr: K-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
High Desert Premier Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21950 Nisqually Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-4252
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-4252
Gr: K-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Sandia Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21331 Sandia Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-5125
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-5125
Gr: K-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Apple Valley Virtual Academy
Alternative School
12555 Navajo Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-8001
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-8001
Gr: K-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
92308, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
19445 Sitting Bull Rd
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-8479
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-8479
Gr: 6-8
Willow Park High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
21950 Nisqually Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7267
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7267
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92308, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92308, CA include Vanguard Preparatory, Sitting Bull Academy and Mariana Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 92308?
6 public middle schools are located in 92308.
What is the racial composition of students in 92308?
92308 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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