For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 524 students in Laguna Beach, CA. The top-ranked public middle school in Laguna Beach, CA is Thurston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laguna Beach, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Laguna Beach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Laguna Beach, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurston Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Park Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7785
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7785
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Laguna Beach, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Laguna Beach, CA include Thurston Middle School. Laguna Beach has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Laguna Beach?
1 public middle schools are located in Laguna Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Laguna Beach?
Laguna Beach public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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