Top 5 Best 92780 California Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,315 students in 92780, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 92780, CA are Pioneer Middle School, Tustin Connect and Hewes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92780 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92780, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92780, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 Pioneer Rd.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7534
Grades: 6-8
| 941 students
Rank: #22.
Tustin Connect
Alternative School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1151 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 430-2052
Grades: K-12
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Hewes Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13232 Hewes Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7348
Grades: 6-8
| 908 students
Rank: #44.
Occschep/pchs
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14262 Franklin Ave. Ste. 100
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 245-6500
Grades: K-12
| 334 students
Rank: #55.
Columbus Tustin Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17952 Beneta Way
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7352
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #66.
C. E. Utt Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13601 Browning Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7573
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #77.
Valadez Middle School Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
161 East La Jolla St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 986-7440
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #88.
Sycamore Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Sycamore Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7360
Grades: K-8
| 1,161 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 92780 California

92780, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1151 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7457
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
1402 Sycamore Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7364
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1701 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7544
Grades: K-5
| 436 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92780, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92780, CA include Pioneer Middle School, Tustin Connect and Hewes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92780?
8 public middle schools are located in 92780.
What is the racial composition of students in 92780?
92780 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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