For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,749 students in Lake Elsinore, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake Elsinore, CA are Canyon Lake Middle School, Elsinore Middle School and Terra Cotta Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Elsinore, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake Elsinore have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Lake Elsinore, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canyon Lake Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33005 Canyon Hills Rd.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 253-7790
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 253-7790
Gr: 6-8 | 970 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Elsinore Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1203 West Graham Ave.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 674-2118
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 674-2118
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Terra Cotta Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29291 Lake St.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7380
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7380
Gr: 6-8 | 1,064 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19740 Grand Ave.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 595-4500
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 595-4500
Gr: K-8 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Keith Mccarthy Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Education Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7777
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7777
Gr: K-12 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Lakeland Village
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18730 Grand Ave.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7400
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7400
Gr: K-8 | 866 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Lake Elsinore, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
16275 Grand Ave
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7470
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7470
Gr: K-5
Gordon Kiefer Independent Study (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1405 Education Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Gr: 1-12 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 42%
18730 Grand Ave
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7400
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7400
Gr: 6-8
1405 Ed Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7777
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7777
Gr: K-12
Tri-valley Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1405 Education Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lake Elsinore, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake Elsinore, CA include Canyon Lake Middle School, Elsinore Middle School and Terra Cotta Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake Elsinore?
6 public middle schools are located in Lake Elsinore.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Elsinore?
Lake Elsinore public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lake Elsinore are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lake Elsinore include: Terra Cotta Middle School vs. Elsinore Middle School, Canyon Lake Middle School vs. Terra Cotta Middle School, Elsinore Middle School vs. Terra Cotta Middle School
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