For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 6,220 students in Tustin, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in Tustin, CA are Legacy Magnet Academy, Pioneer Middle School and Tustin Connect. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tustin, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Tustin have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tustin, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Legacy Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15500 Legacy Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2088
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2088
Grades: 6-12
| 905 students
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Pioneer Rd.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7534
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7534
Grades: 6-8
| 941 students
Rank: #33.
Tustin Connect
Alternative School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1151 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 430-2052
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 430-2052
Grades: K-12
| 243 students
Rank: #44.
Hewes Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13232 Hewes Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7348
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7348
Grades: 6-8
| 908 students
Rank: #55.
Occschep/pchs
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14262 Franklin Ave. Ste. 100
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 245-6500
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 245-6500
Grades: K-12
| 334 students
Rank: #66.
Columbus Tustin Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17952 Beneta Way
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7352
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7352
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #77.
C. E. Utt Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13601 Browning Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7573
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7573
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #88.
Valadez Middle School Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 East La Jolla St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 986-7440
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 986-7440
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #99.
Sycamore Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Sycamore Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7360
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7360
Grades: K-8
| 1,161 students
Tustin, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1151 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7457
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7457
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
1402 Sycamore Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7364
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7364
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1701 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7544
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7544
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Tustin Connect Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
15400 Lansdowne Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 730-7395
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 730-7395
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tustin, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tustin, CA include Legacy Magnet Academy, Pioneer Middle School and Tustin Connect. Tustin has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Tustin?
9 public middle schools are located in Tustin.
What is the racial composition of students in Tustin?
Tustin public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tustin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tustin include: Legacy Magnet Academy vs. Pioneer Middle School, C. E. Utt Middle School vs. Pioneer Middle School, Columbus Tustin Middle School vs. Hewes Middle School
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