For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,473 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 40% 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 (2026)
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 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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