For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 12,623 students in Irvine, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in Irvine, CA are Vista Verde, Orchard Hills and Beacon Park. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irvine, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Irvine have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Irvine, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista Verde
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Grades: K-8
| 801 students
Rank: #22.
Orchard Hills
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11555 Culver Dr.
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Grades: K-8
| 1,373 students
Rank: #33.
Beacon Park
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Cultivate
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8400
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8400
Grades: K-8
| 1,035 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lakeside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3 Lemongrass
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-1601
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-1601
Grades: 7-8
| 635 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Rancho San Joaquin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4861 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6500
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6500
Grades: 7-8
| 807 students
Rank: #66.
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22882 Loumont Dr.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 540-7800
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 540-7800
Grades: K-8
| 680 students
Rank: #77.
Sierra Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Liberty
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6600
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,126 students
Rank: #88.
Jeffrey Trail Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 Visions
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 1,077 students
Rank: #99.
Irvine International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4782 Karen Ann Ln.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 242-6164
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 242-6164
Grades: K-8
| 530 students
Rank: #1010.
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Grades: K-12
| 182 students
Rank: #1111.
Venado Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4 Deerfield Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-6800
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-6800
Grades: 7-8
| 583 students
Rank: #1212.
Plaza Vista
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
670 Paseo W.park
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-6955
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-6955
Grades: K-8
| 795 students
Rank: #1313.
Cadence Park
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Benchmark
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1300
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1300
Grades: K-8
| 924 students
Rank: #1414.
Excel Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Tech Dr., Bldg. I Ste. 811
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Grades: K-12
| 1,048 students
Rank: #1515.
South Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 W. Yale Loop
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6700
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6700
Grades: 7-8
| 601 students
Rank: n/an/a
Solis Park
Magnet School
101 Abacus
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1500
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1500
Grades: K-8
| 426 students
Irvine, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Academy Charter (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1 Tech Dr., Bldg. I Ste. 811
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Grades: K-12
| 545 students
3387 Barranca Parkway
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Irvine, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Irvine, CA include Vista Verde, Orchard Hills and Beacon Park. Irvine has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Irvine?
16 public middle schools are located in Irvine.
What is the racial composition of students in Irvine?
Irvine public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Irvine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Irvine include: South Lake Middle School vs. Lakeside Middle School, Cadence Park vs. Beacon Park, Venado Middle School vs. Lakeside Middle School
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