Middle schools in La Mesa, CA
5 middle schools in La Mesa, CA, serving roughly 3,164 students. SweetSpot ranks each one on your family's priorities — academics, school size, teacher pay, demographics, and more.
Top schools
- 6.2
La Mesa Arts Academy
La Mesa-Spring Valley · 6-8
- 5.7
JCS - Manzanita
San Diego County Office of Education · K-12 · Charter
- 5.5
The Learning Choice Academy - East County
Grossmont Union High · K-12 · Charter
- 4.9
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy
La Mesa-Spring Valley · 6-8
- 4.8
Vista La Mesa Academy
Lemon Grove · K-8
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Common questions
How many middle schools are in La Mesa?
La Mesa has 5 middle schools serving roughly 3,164 students.
What counts as a "middle" school?
Any school whose grade span includes grades 6–8. K-8 schools appear under both elementary and middle.
Which is the highest-rated middle school in La Mesa?
La Mesa Arts Academy currently has the highest SweetSpot score (6.2/10) among middle schools in La Mesa.
How is the ranking computed?
By default, schools are ranked by SweetSpot's neutral baseline score — the mean of their academics, attendance, suspension rate, and teacher metrics. Tune your priorities to see a ranking calibrated to your family.
How is fit calculated for my family?
You pick which metrics matter and how much each one weighs. SweetSpot recomputes a custom 0–10 fit score for every school against your priorities — live, as you move the sliders.