For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,060 students in Twentynine Palms, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Twentynine Palms, CA are Twentynine Palms Junior High School and La Contenta Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Twentynine Palms, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Twentynine Palms have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Twentynine Palms, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twentynine Palms Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5798 Utah Trail
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-9507
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-9507
Gr: 7-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
La Contenta Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7050 La Contenta Rd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 228-1802
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 228-1802
Gr: 7-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Twentynine Palms, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Monument Alternativecontinuation High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
72700 Hatch Rd
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-7273
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-7273
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Twentynine Palms, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Twentynine Palms, CA include Twentynine Palms Junior High School and La Contenta Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Twentynine Palms?
2 public middle schools are located in Twentynine Palms.
What is the racial composition of students in Twentynine Palms?
Twentynine Palms public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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