For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,519 students in Laguna Niguel, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in Laguna Niguel, CA are Niguel Hills Middle School and Community Roots Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laguna Niguel, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Laguna Niguel have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Niguel, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Niguel Hills Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29070 Shark Bay
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 234-5360
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 234-5360
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Community Roots Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-4272
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-4272
Gr: K-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Laguna Niguel, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5115
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5115
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 269-3290
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 269-3290
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Laguna Niguel, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Laguna Niguel, CA include Niguel Hills Middle School and Community Roots Academy. Laguna Niguel has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Laguna Niguel?
2 public middle schools are located in Laguna Niguel.
What is the racial composition of students in Laguna Niguel?
Laguna Niguel public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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