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Best Orange County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 163 public middle schools serving 115,047 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 44% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Orange County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Gr: 7-12 | 1,293 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Robert C. Fisler Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1350 Starbuck St.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890
Gr: K-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Vista Verde
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Gr: K-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1010 North Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Orchard Hills
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11555 Culver Dr.
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Gr: K-8 | 1,371 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Ladera Ranch Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
29551 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5922
Gr: 6-8 | 1,100 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Sierra Vista Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2 Liberty
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,188 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Beacon Park
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Cultivate
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8400
Gr: K-8 | 1,071 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Rancho San Joaquin Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4861 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6500
Gr: 7-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Arroyo Vista Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23371 Arroyo Vista
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5951
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8778 El Lago St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 375-2816
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9802 Bishop Pl.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 663-6218
Gr: 7-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3 Lemongrass
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-1601
Gr: 7-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
Beechwood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
780 Beechwood Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-2850
Gr: K-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
Jeffrey Trail Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
155 Visions
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Gr: 7-8 | 1,118 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Las Flores Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25862 Antonio Pkwy.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6543
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Legacy Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15500 Legacy Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2088
Gr: 6-12 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Thurston Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2100 Park Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7785
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1919.
Vista Del Mar Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1130 Avenue Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2020.
Oak Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10821 Oak St.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4740
Gr: 6-8 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2121.
El Rancho Charter
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
181 South Del Giorgio Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Gr: 7-8 | 1,121 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2222.
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17415 Los Jardines West
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4250
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2323.
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9101 Brabham Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2424.
Irvine International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4782 Karen Ann Ln.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 242-6164
Gr: K-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
Mesa View Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17601 Avilla Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 842-6608
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2727.
Don Juan Avila Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0348
Gr: 6-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2828.
Capistrano Home/virtual
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
Gr: K-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2929.
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12345 Springdale St.
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6466
Gr: 7-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3030.
Venado Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4 Deerfield Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-6800
Gr: 7-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3131.
Esencia Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5 Aprender St.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-9900
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Bernice Ayer Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1271 Sarmentoso
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 366-9607
Gr: 6-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
D. Russell Parks Junior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1710 Rosecrans Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7785
Gr: 7-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3434.
Parkview
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2189 North Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Gr: K-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3535.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 Pioneer Rd.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7534
Gr: 6-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Access Juvenile Hall (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Adult Education (Closed 2013)
11262 Garden Grove Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6305
Albor Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1125 East 17th St. Ste. E-208
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-1567
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students
Aliso Elementary School (Closed 2012)
22882 Loumont Dr
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-4670
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Barcelona Hills Elementary School (Closed 2013)
23000 Via Santa Maria
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 581-5240
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Buena Park Learning Center (Closed 2023)
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-9381
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
C. C. Lambert Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1151 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7457
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
California Connections Academy (Closed 2023)
33272 Valle Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
Gr: K-12
California Pacific Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4101 Birch Street Suite 150
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12
California Pacific Charter School North Central Ca (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1200 Quail St. #175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Gr: K-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
California Pacific Charter School Of Central Calif (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1200 Quail St. #175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
California Pacific Charter Schs-newcastle (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1200 Quail St., Ste. 175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Capistrano Home School | Virtual School (Closed 2023)
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
Gr: K-8
Christine P. Swain Elementary School (Closed 2011)
5851 Newman St
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6985
Gr: K-6
Community Day/alternative Education/special Education High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Gr: 7-12
Cordillera Elementary School (Closed 2023)
25952 Cordillera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-3400
Gr: K-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Crescent Intermediate (Closed 2010)
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Gr: 3-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Crown Valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5115
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Damron (Charles ) Elementary School (Closed 2005)
5400 Myra Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6955
Gr: K-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Elizabeth Dickerson Elementary School (Closed 2010)
10051 Bernadette Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-6975
Gr: K-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Epic Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Gr: K-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Excel Academy Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1 Technology Dr., Bldg. I Ste.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Gr: K-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Foxborough Elementary School (Closed 2008)
27102 Foxborough St.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frederick Remington Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1325 E. Fourth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-7600
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Grant (Margaret S.) Elementary School (Closed 2008)
333 East Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 565-5400
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Hanson (Ole) Elementary School (Closed 2004)
189 La Cuesta
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
Gr: K-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Hbuhsd Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1022 W.minster Mall
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 799-1414
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Hoover Elementary School (Closed 2023)
408 E. Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Jeane Thorman Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1402 Sycamore Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7364
Gr: K-5
Jose Sepulveda Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1801 S. Poplar
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6500
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Joseph R. Perry Elementary School (Closed 2023)
19231 Harding Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-3348
Gr: K-5
Kettler (William E.) Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Po Box 71
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7567
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Key (Francis Scott) (Closed 2015)
2000 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-7531
La Tierra Elementary School (Closed 2010)
24150 Lindley St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9555
Gr: K-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Laurel High (Continuation School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3591 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4820
Gr: 9-12
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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. Orange County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Orange County?
163 public middle schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?

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