Best Public Middle Schools in 93280 (Wasco, CA) (2025-26)

Best 93280 California Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,598 students in 93280, CA.

The top ranked public middle schools in 93280, CA are Palm Avenue Middle School, Pond Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 93280 have an score of 14% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93280, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93280, CA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Palm Avenue Middle School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
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1017 Palm Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7130

Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #22.

Pond Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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29585 Pond Rd.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 792-2545

Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #33.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
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305 Griffith Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7140

Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #44.

Semitropic Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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25300 Highway 46
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-6412

Gr: K-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #55.

Kings Valley Academy Ii

Charter School

(Math: 3% | Reading: 27%)
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312 West Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(559) 242-2506

Gr: K-12 | 1,066 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

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93280, California 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

North Kern Vocational Training Center (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

2150 Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-3045

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 93280, CA?

The top ranked public middle schools in 93280, CA include Palm Avenue Middle School, Pond Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in 93280?

5 public middle schools are located in 93280.

What is the racial composition of students in 93280?

93280 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).