For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,564 students in Buena Park, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Buena Park, CA are Gordon H. Beatty Middle School, Buena Park Middle School and Hope. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena Park, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Buena Park have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Buena Park, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gordon H. Beatty Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 523-1160
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 523-1160
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Buena Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6931 Orangethorpe Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 522-8491
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 522-8491
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #33.
Hope
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7901 Knott Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-4198
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-4198
Grades: 7-12
| 250 students
Buena Park, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-9381
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-9381
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
10051 Bernadette Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-6975
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-6975
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
7300 La Palma Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 228-3250
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 228-3250
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Buena Park, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Buena Park, CA include Gordon H. Beatty Middle School, Buena Park Middle School and Hope.
How many public middle schools are located in Buena Park?
3 public middle schools are located in Buena Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Park?
Buena Park public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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