For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 941 students in 93534, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93534, CA are Fulton And Alsbury Academy Of Arts And Engineering, Life Source International Charter and Rise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93534 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93534, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93534, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fulton And Alsbury Academy Of Arts And Engineering
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
831 East Ave. K-2
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 899-7836
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 899-7836
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Life Source International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44339 Beech Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 579-2970
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 579-2970
Gr: K-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Rank: #33.
Rise
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44231 Fig Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-4355
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-4355
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies
Alternative School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44034 13th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 488-7600
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 488-7600
Gr: K-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
The Leadership Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44310 Hardwood Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 726-5454
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 726-5454
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
93534, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
44514 20th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 317-9236
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 317-9236
Gr: K-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 105:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
6300 West Ave. L
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 722-4421
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 722-4421
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 93534, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93534, CA include Fulton And Alsbury Academy Of Arts And Engineering, Life Source International Charter and Rise.
How many public middle schools are located in 93534?
5 public middle schools are located in 93534.
What is the racial composition of students in 93534?
93534 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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