For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,020 students in Fullerton, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Fullerton, CA are Robert C. Fisler Elementary School, Beechwood Elementary School and D. Russell Parks Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fullerton, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Fullerton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Public Middle Schools in Fullerton, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert C. Fisler Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1350 Starbuck St.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890
Gr: K-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Beechwood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
780 Beechwood Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-2850
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-2850
Gr: K-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
D. Russell Parks Junior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1710 Rosecrans Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7785
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7785
Gr: 7-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Ladera Vista Junior High School Of The Arts
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 East Wilshire Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7765
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7765
Gr: 7-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Nicolas Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 West Olive Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7775
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7775
Gr: 7-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Fullerton, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Orange County Conservation Corps Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1548 E. Walnut Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 956-6222
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 956-6222
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fullerton, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fullerton, CA include Robert C. Fisler Elementary School, Beechwood Elementary School and D. Russell Parks Junior High School. Fullerton has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Fullerton?
5 public middle schools are located in Fullerton.
What is the racial composition of students in Fullerton?
Fullerton 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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