For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,817 students in Aliso Viejo, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in Aliso Viejo, CA are Don Juan Avila Middle School, Aliso Viejo Middle School and Journey. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aliso Viejo, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Aliso Viejo have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Aliso Viejo, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Don Juan Avila Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0348
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0348
Grades: 6-8
| 891 students
Rank: #22.
Aliso Viejo Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Park Ave.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-2622
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-2622
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: #33.
Journey
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27102 Foxborough
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-7232
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-7232
Grades: K-8
| 591 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle School
Charter School
22882 Loumont Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 600-9050
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 600-9050
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
Aliso Viejo, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
27102 Foxborough St.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Aliso Viejo, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Aliso Viejo, CA include Don Juan Avila Middle School, Aliso Viejo Middle School and Journey. Aliso Viejo has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Aliso Viejo?
4 public middle schools are located in Aliso Viejo.
What is the racial composition of students in Aliso Viejo?
Aliso Viejo public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Aliso Viejo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Aliso Viejo include: Aliso Viejo Middle School vs. Don Juan Avila Middle School, Don Juan Avila Middle School vs. Aliso Viejo Middle School
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