Top 10 Best Anaheim Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 9,478 students in Anaheim, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Anaheim, CA are El Rancho Charter, Canyon Hills and Epic Charter (Excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anaheim, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Anaheim have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Anaheim, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Rancho Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
181 S. Del Giorgio Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Grades: 7-8
| 1,100 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Canyon Hills
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
260 S. Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Epic Charter (Excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Grades: K-12
| 1,095 students
Rank: #44.
Dual Language Immersion North County
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2030 Univ Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92803
(760) 631-6200
Grades: K-8
| 240 students
Rank: #55.
Polaris High School
Alternative School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-3077
Grades: 7-12
| 609 students
Rank: #66.
Dale Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 S. Dale St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4210
Grades: 7-8
| 979 students
Rank: #77.
Orangeview Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3715 W. Orange Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4205
Grades: 7-8
| 793 students
Rank: #88.
Brookhurst Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N. Brookhurst Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-3613
Grades: 7-8
| 847 students
Rank: #99.
South Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2320 E. S. St.
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 999-3667
Grades: 7-8
| 1,329 students
Rank: #1010.
Ball Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 999-3663
Grades: 7-8
| 824 students
Rank: #1111.
Sycamore Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 E. Sycamore St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-3616
Grades: 7-8
| 1,331 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cambridge Virtual Academy
Alternative School
830 S. Dale St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Grades: 7-12
| 199 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Anaheim, California

Anaheim, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Grades: 3-6
| 362 students
100 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Grades: K-12
| 262 students
2000 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-7531
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1646 W. Palm Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8944
Grades: K-6
| 624 students
1800 West Ball Rd
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-5659
Grades: 9
| n/a students
4540 Riverdale
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6273
Grades: K-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Anaheim, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Anaheim, CA include El Rancho Charter, Canyon Hills and Epic Charter (Excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship).
How many public middle schools are located in Anaheim, CA?
12 public middle schools are located in Anaheim, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Anaheim, CA?
Anaheim, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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