For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 6,206 students in 92626, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92626, CA are Corona Del Mar High School, Horace Ensign Intermediate and Monte Vista Independent Study. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92626 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92626, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92626, CA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corona Del Mar High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2101 Eastbluff Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6000
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,106 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Horace Ensign Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Cliff Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6910
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6910
Gr: 7-8 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Monte Vista Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1003 Presidio Sq.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6690
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6690
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Costa Mesa High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2650 Fairview Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-8700
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-8700
Gr: 7-12 | 1,730 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
California Pacific Charter - San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
940 South Coast Dr., Ste. 185
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3224 California Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7965
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7965
Gr: 7-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
940 South Coast Dr. #185
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
92626, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
102 Baker St East
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-7002
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-7002
Gr: 6-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92626, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92626, CA include Corona Del Mar High School, Horace Ensign Intermediate and Monte Vista Independent Study.
How many public middle schools are located in 92626?
8 public middle schools are located in 92626.
What is the racial composition of students in 92626?
92626 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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