Best 92646 California Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,461 students in 92646, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92646, CA are Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School and Isaac L. Sowers Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92646 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92646, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92646, CA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9101 Brabham Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Isaac L. Sowers Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9300 Indianapolis Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-7738
Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 92646 California

92646, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
19231 Harding Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-3348
Gr: K-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92646, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92646, CA include Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School and Isaac L. Sowers Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92646?
2 public middle schools are located in 92646.
What is the racial composition of students in 92646?
92646 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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