For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 6,683 students in Tustin, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tustin, CA are Pioneer Middle School, Occs:chep/pchs and Hewes Middle School. 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 44% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Tustin have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tustin, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Pioneer Rd.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7534
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7534
Grades: 6-8
| 885 students
Rank: #22.
Occs:chep/pchs
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14262 Franklin Ave. Ste. 100
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 245-6500
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 245-6500
Grades: K-12
| 491 students
Rank: #33.
Hewes Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13232 Hewes Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7348
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7348
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sycamore Magnet Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1402 Sycamore Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7360
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7360
Grades: K-8
| 1,342 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Valadez Middle School Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
161 E. La Jolla St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 986-7440
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 986-7440
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #66.
Tustin Connect
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1151 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 430-2052
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 430-2052
Grades: K-12
| 444 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
C. E. Utt Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13601 Browning Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7573
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7573
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Columbus Tustin Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17952 Beneta Way
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7352
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7352
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: n/an/a
15500 Legacy Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2088
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2088
Grades: 6-12
| 685 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 Pioneer Middle School, Occs:chep/pchs and Hewes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tustin, CA?
9 public middle schools are located in Tustin, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Tustin, CA?
Tustin, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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