For the 2024-25 school year, there are 163 public middle schools serving 116,592 students in Orange County, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in Orange County, CA are Oxford Academy, Vista Verde and Robert C. Fisler Elementary School. 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 43% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), 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 equal to the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Orange County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxford Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Grades: 7-12
| 1,289 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Robert C. Fisler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1350 Starbuck St.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890
Grades: K-8
| 895 students
Rank: #44.
Ocsa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,252 students
Rank: #55.
Ladera Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29551 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5922
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5922
Grades: 6-8
| 1,196 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23000 Via Santa Maria
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 305-6111
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 305-6111
Grades: K-8
| 846 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Beechwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
780 Beechwood Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-2850
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-2850
Grades: K-8
| 979 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
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: #9 - 119. - 11.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Orange County Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4100 E. Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Grades: K-12
| 529 students
Rank: #1515.
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8778 El Lago St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 375-2816
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 375-2816
Grades: 6-8
| 710 students
Rank: #1616.
Arroyo Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23371 Arroyo Vista
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5951
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5951
Grades: 6-8
| 301 students
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9802 Bishop Pl.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 663-6218
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 663-6218
Grades: 7-8
| 694 students
Rank: #1919.
Oak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10821 Oak St.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4740
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #2020.
Las Flores Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25862 Antonio Pkwy.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6543
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6543
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #2121.
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17415 Los Jardines W.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4250
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4250
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #2222.
Vista Del Mar Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1130 Ave. Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #2323.
Parkview
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2189 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Grades: K-12
| 184 students
Rank: #2424.
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9101 Brabham Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4220
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4220
Grades: 6-8
| 712 students
Rank: #2525.
Thurston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Park Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7785
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7785
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Rank: #2626.
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: #27 - 2827. - 28.
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
| 806 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Mesa View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17601 Avilla Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 842-6608
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 842-6608
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: #2929.
El Rancho Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
181 S. Del Giorgio Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Grades: 7-8
| 1,108 students
Rank: #3030.
Don Juan Avila Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0348
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0348
Grades: 6-8
| 916 students
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
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: #3333.
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12345 Springdale St.
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6466
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6466
Grades: 7-8
| 629 students
Rank: #3434.
Pioneer Middle School
Magnet 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
| 881 students
Rank: #3535.
D. Russell Parks Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1710 Rosecrans Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7785
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7785
Grades: 7-8
| 792 students
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Orange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11262 Garden Grove Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6305
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6305
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Albor Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1125 East 17th St. Ste. E-208
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-1567
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-1567
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
22882 Loumont Dr
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-4670
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-4670
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
23000 Via Santa Maria
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 581-5240
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 581-5240
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-9381
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-9381
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
1151 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7457
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7457
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
33272 Valle Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4101 Birch Street Suite 150
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1200 Quail St. #175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
1200 Quail St. #175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
California Pacific Charter Schs-newcastle (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1200 Quail St., Ste. 175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
5851 Newman St
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6985
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6985
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
25952 Cordillera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-3400
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-3400
Grades: K-6
| 229 students
Crescent Intermediate (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Grades: 3-6
| 362 students
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5115
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5115
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
5400 Myra Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6955
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6955
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
10051 Bernadette Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-6975
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-6975
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
Epic Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Grades: K-12
| 262 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
27102 Foxborough St.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
1325 E. Fourth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-7600
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-7600
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
333 East Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 565-5400
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 565-5400
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
189 La Cuesta
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
Hbuhsd Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1022 W.minster Mall
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 799-1414
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 799-1414
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
408 E. Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
1402 Sycamore Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7364
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7364
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1801 S. Poplar
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6500
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6500
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
19231 Harding Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-3348
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-3348
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Po Box 71
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7567
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7567
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
2000 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-7531
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-7531
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
24150 Lindley St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9555
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9555
Grades: K-6
| 186 students
Laurel High (Continuation School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3591 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4820
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4820
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lincoln High Continuation (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
11262 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6532
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6532
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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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, Vista Verde and Robert C. Fisler Elementary School. 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 equal to the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Orange County include: Oak Middle School vs. Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School, Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School vs. Oak Middle School, South Lake Middle School vs. Lakeside Middle School
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