For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,781 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 11% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (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 Public Middle Schools in Perris, CA (2026)
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 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 | 894 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 W. Ellis Ave.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-7357
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-7357
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
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 | 1,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Perris Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 A St.
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 657-2124
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 657-2124
Gr: K-7 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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?
9 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, Innovative Horizons Charter vs. California Military Institute
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