For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,770 students in Lower Lake, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lower Lake, CA are Lower Lake Elementary School, Highlands Academy and Richard H. Lewis Alternative. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lower Lake, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lower Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 Lower Lake, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lower Lake Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9240 Lake St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-5787
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-5787
Grades: K-7
| 724 students
Rank: #22.
Highlands Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9707 Winchester St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-1033
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-1033
Grades: 2-8
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Richard H. Lewis Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9707 Winchester
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 701-0264
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 701-0264
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #44.
Lower Lake High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9430 A Lake St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-6471
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-6471
Grades: 8-12
| 931 students
Lower Lake, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Konocti Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
15850-b Dam Rd.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-6287
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 994-6287
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lower Lake, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lower Lake, CA include Lower Lake Elementary School, Highlands Academy and Richard H. Lewis Alternative.
How many public middle schools are located in Lower Lake?
4 public middle schools are located in Lower Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Lower Lake?
Lower Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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