For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,363 students in Hesperia, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hesperia, CA are Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy and Pathways To College K8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hesperia, 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 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Hesperia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Hesperia, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9966 I Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 948-4333
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 948-4333
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14350 Bellflower Rd.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 530-7680
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 530-7680
Gr: K-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Pathways To College K8
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10127 3rd Ave
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 949-8002
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 949-8002
Gr: K-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13565 Cedar St.
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-6093
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-6093
Gr: 7-8 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Hesperia Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16527 1/2 Lemon St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-1771
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-1771
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Ranchero Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17607 Ranchero Rd.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-0175
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-0175
Gr: 7-8 | 1,140 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Hesperia Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10275 Cypress Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-9386
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-9386
Gr: 7-8 | 1,228 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Shadow Ridge
Alternative School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15776 Main St., Ste. 5
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-8267
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-8267
Gr: K-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12850 Muscatel St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-9202
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-9202
Gr: 7-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hesperia, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hesperia, CA include Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy and Pathways To College K8.
How many public middle schools are located in Hesperia?
9 public middle schools are located in Hesperia.
What is the racial composition of students in Hesperia?
Hesperia public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% 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 Hesperia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hesperia include: Hesperia Junior High School vs. Cedar Middle School, Hesperia Junior High School vs. Ranchero Middle School
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