For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,695 students in Sun City, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sun City, CA are Menifee Virtual and Ethan A Chase Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sun City, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Sun City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sun City, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Menifee Virtual
(Math: 17% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27625 Sherman Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 679-8356
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 679-8356
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Ethan A Chase Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28100 Calm Horizon Dr.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 926-9244
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 926-9244
Gr: 6-8 | 1,359 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Hillside Innovation Academy
Alternative School
29955 Watson Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 926-9244
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 926-9244
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sun City, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sun City, CA include Menifee Virtual and Ethan A Chase Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sun City?
3 public middle schools are located in Sun City.
What is the racial composition of students in Sun City?
Sun City public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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