For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,878 students in 92628, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 92628, CA are Access County Community and Orange County Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92628 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92628, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92628, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Access County Community
Alternative School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 245-6404
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 245-6404
Gr: K-12 | 1,525 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Orange County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 966-4129
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 966-4129
Gr: K-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
92628, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Access Juvenile Hall (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Orange Coast Middle College High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2701 Fairview Rd
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 432-5732
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 432-5732
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92628, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92628, CA include Access County Community and Orange County Special Education.
How many public middle schools are located in 92628?
2 public middle schools are located in 92628.
What is the racial composition of students in 92628?
92628 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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