For the 2024 school year, there are 161 public middle schools serving 119,970 students in Orange County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Orange County, CA are Oxford Academy, Robert C. Fisler Elementary School and Vista Verde. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Orange County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 97% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Grades: 7-12
| 1,289 students
Rank: #22.
Robert C. Fisler Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1350 Starbuck St.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890
Grades: K-8
| 843 students
Rank: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
Ladera Ranch Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29551 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5922
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5922
Grades: 6-8
| 1,284 students
Rank: #77.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,217 students
Rank: #88.
Oxford Preparatory - South Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23000 Via Santa Maria
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 305-6111
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 305-6111
Grades: K-8
| 870 students
Rank: #99.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4100 E. Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(916) 705-9538
Orange, CA 92869
(916) 705-9538
Grades: K-12
| 417 students
Rank: #1010.
Beechwood Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
780 Beechwood Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-2850
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-2850
Grades: K-8
| 800 students
Rank: #1111.
Oak Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 87% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10821 Oak St.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4740
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 1,070 students
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Parkview
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2189 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Grades: K-12
| 256 students
Rank: #1414.
Thurston Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Park Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7785
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7785
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Arroyo Vista Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23371 Arroyo Vista
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5951
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5951
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9101 Brabham Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4220
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4220
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #1717.
Vista Del Mar Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1130 Ave. Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #1818.
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: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9802 Bishop Pl.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 663-6218
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 663-6218
Grades: 7-8
| 721 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Kinetic Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
721 Utica Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 465-4565
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 465-4565
Grades: K-8
| 320 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
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: #2626.
Don Juan Avila Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0348
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0348
Grades: 6-8
| 926 students
Rank: #2727.
Mesa View Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17601 Avilla Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 842-6608
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 842-6608
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #2828.
Capistrano Home/virtual
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
Grades: K-8
| 329 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
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: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Las Flores Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25862 Antonio Pkwy.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6543
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6543
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Rank: #3131.
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17415 Los Jardines W.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4250
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4250
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #3232.
Yorba Linda Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4777 Casa Loma Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7080
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7080
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #3333.
El Rancho Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
181 S. Del Giorgio Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Grades: 7-8
| 1,100 students
Rank: #3434.
Ethel Dwyer Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1502 Palm Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7507
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7507
Grades: 6-8
| 1,086 students
Rank: #3535.
Kraemer Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
645 N. Angelina Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-1551
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-1551
Grades: 7-8
| 1,020 students
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Orange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11262 Garden Grove Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6305
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6305
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Albor Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1125 East 17th St. Ste. E-208
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-1567
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-1567
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
22882 Loumont Dr
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-4670
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-4670
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
23000 Via Santa Maria
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 581-5240
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 581-5240
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-9381
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-9381
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
1151 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7457
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7457
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
33272 Valle Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4101 Birch Street Suite 150
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1200 Quail St. #175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
1200 Quail St. #175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
California Pacific Charter Schs-newcastle (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1200 Quail St., Ste. 175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
5851 Newman St
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6985
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6985
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
25952 Cordillera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-3400
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-3400
Grades: K-6
| 229 students
Crescent Intermediate (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Grades: 3-6
| 362 students
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5115
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5115
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
5400 Myra Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6955
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6955
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
10051 Bernadette Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-6975
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-6975
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
Epic Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
100 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Grades: K-12
| 262 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
27102 Foxborough St.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
1325 E. Fourth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-7600
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-7600
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
333 East Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 565-5400
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 565-5400
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
189 La Cuesta
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
Hbuhsd Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1022 W.minster Mall
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 799-1414
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 799-1414
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
408 E. Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
1402 Sycamore Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7364
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7364
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1801 S. Poplar
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6500
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6500
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
19231 Harding Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-3348
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-3348
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Po Box 71
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7567
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7567
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
2000 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-7531
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-7531
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
24150 Lindley St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9555
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9555
Grades: K-6
| 186 students
Laurel High (Continuation School) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3591 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4820
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4820
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lincoln High Continuation (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
11262 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6532
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6532
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Orange County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Orange County, CA include Oxford Academy, Robert C. Fisler Elementary School and Vista Verde.
How many public middle schools are located in Orange County, CA?
161 public middle schools are located in Orange County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County, CA?
Orange County, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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