Top 5 Best Orange Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,119 students in Orange, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Orange, CA are Orange County Classical Academy, Mcpherson Magnet and Ousd Edge Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Orange have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Orange, CA Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4100 E. Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(916) 705-9538
Grades: K-12
| 417 students
Rank: #22.
Mcpherson Magnet
Math: 63% | Reading: 72%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
333 S. Prospect St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6384
Grades: K-8
| 835 students
Rank: #33.
Ousd Edge Virtual Academy
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
250 S. Yorba
Orange, CA 92869
(949) 351-4470
Grades: K-12
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
Ousd Home School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
250 S. Yorba St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Grades: K-12
| 107 students
Rank: #55.
Yorba Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
935 N. Cambridge
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6161
Grades: 6-8
| 535 students
Rank: #66.
Ousd Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
250 S. Yorba St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Rank: #77.
Santiago Middle School
Charter School
Math: 30% | Reading: 43%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
515 N. Rancho Santiago Blvd.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6366
Grades: 7-8
| 1,161 students
Rank: #88.
Portola Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 32%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
270 N. Palm Dr.
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6361
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Orange, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Orange, CA include Orange County Classical Academy, Mcpherson Magnet and Ousd Edge Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Orange, CA?
8 public middle schools are located in Orange, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange, CA?
Orange, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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