Middle schools in Lake Forest, CA
7 middle schools in Lake Forest, CA, serving roughly 4,504 students. SweetSpot ranks each one on your family's priorities — academics, school size, teacher pay, demographics, and more.
Top schools
- 7.3
La Madera Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified · K-6
- 7.1
Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified · K-6
- 6.9
Rancho Cañada Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified · K-6
- 6.8
Lake Forest Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified · K-6
- 6.1
Serrano Intermediate
Saddleback Valley Unified · 7-8
- 6.0
Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified · K-6
- 4.9
Olivewood Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified · K-6
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Common questions
How many middle schools are in Lake Forest?
Lake Forest has 7 middle schools serving roughly 4,504 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 Lake Forest?
La Madera Elementary currently has the highest SweetSpot score (7.3/10) among middle schools in Lake Forest.
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.