For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,434 students in Perris, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Perris, CA are Val Verde Student Success Academy, California Military Institute and Innovative Horizons Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perris, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Perris have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Perris, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Val Verde Student Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
972 W. Morgan St.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 940-6155
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 940-6155
Gr: 6-10 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
California Military Institute
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 443-2731
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 443-2731
Gr: 5-12 | 1,044 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Innovative Horizons Charter
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1461 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-0728
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-0728
Gr: K-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Scholar Plus Online Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
418 Ellis Ave.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-7357
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-7357
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27720 Walnut St.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 443-2440
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 443-2440
Gr: 7-8 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Val Verde Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
972 Morgan St.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 443-2450
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 443-2450
Gr: K-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Tomas Rivera Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21675 Martin St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-8570
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-8570
Gr: 6-8 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Pinacate Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1990 South A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 943-6441
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 943-6441
Gr: 7-8 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Perris, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
755 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5184
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5184
Gr: K-6 | 813 students Minority enrollment: 92%
The Academy Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
515 E. Seventh St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-2174
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-2174
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
755 North A St
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5700
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5700
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
445 S. Park Ave.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5140
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5140
Gr: K-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Perris, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Perris, CA include Val Verde Student Success Academy, California Military Institute and Innovative Horizons Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Perris?
8 public middle schools are located in Perris.
What is the racial composition of students in Perris?
Perris public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% 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 Perris are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Perris include: Pinacate Middle School vs. California Military Institute, California Military Institute vs. Pinacate Middle School
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