Best 92869 California Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,812 students in 92869, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92869, CA are Orange County Classical Academy, Mcpherson Magnet and Ousd Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92869 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92869, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92869, CA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4100 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Gr: K-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Mcpherson Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
333 South Prospect St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6384
Gr: K-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Ousd Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
250 South Yorba St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Ousd Edge Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
250 South Yorba
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5467
Gr: K-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Santiago Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
515 North Rancho Santiago Blvd
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6366
Gr: 7-8 | 1,098 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Ousd Home School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 South Yorba St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92869, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92869, CA include Orange County Classical Academy, Mcpherson Magnet and Ousd Community Day.
How many public middle schools are located in 92869?
6 public middle schools are located in 92869.
What is the racial composition of students in 92869?
92869 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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