For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 12,139 students in Irvine, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Irvine, CA are Vista Verde, Jeffrey Trail Middle School and Rancho San Joaquin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irvine, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Irvine have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Irvine, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista Verde
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Grades: K-8
| 759 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jeffrey Trail Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
155 Visions
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 989 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rancho San Joaquin Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4861 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6500
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6500
Grades: 7-8
| 746 students
Rank: #44.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3 Lemongrass
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-1601
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-1601
Grades: 7-8
| 601 students
Rank: #55.
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School
Alternative School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Grades: K-12
| 716 students
Rank: #66.
Sierra Vista Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Liberty
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6600
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #77.
Venado Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4 Deerfield Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-6800
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-6800
Grades: 7-8
| 554 students
Rank: #88.
Beacon Park
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Cultivate
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8400
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8400
Grades: K-8
| 938 students
Rank: #99.
Plaza Vista
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
670 Paseo W.park
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-6955
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-6955
Grades: K-8
| 795 students
Rank: #1010.
Oxford Preparatory - Saddleback Valley
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22882 Loumont Dr.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 540-7800
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 540-7800
Grades: K-8
| 690 students
Rank: #1111.
Cadence Park
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Benchmark
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1300
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1300
Grades: K-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #1212.
South Lake Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 W. Yale Loop
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6700
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6700
Grades: 7-8
| 625 students
Rank: #1313.
Orchard Hills
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11555 Culver Dr.
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Grades: K-8
| 1,351 students
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Charter
Charter School
1 Tech Dr., Bldg. I Ste. 811
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Grades: K-12
| 1,256 students
Irvine, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1 Tech Dr., Bldg. I Ste. 811
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Grades: K-12
| 612 students
3387 Barranca Parkway
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Irvine, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Irvine, CA include Vista Verde, Jeffrey Trail Middle School and Rancho San Joaquin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Irvine, CA?
14 public middle schools are located in Irvine, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Irvine, CA?
Irvine, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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