For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 9,672 students in Anaheim, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Anaheim, CA are El Rancho Charter, Running Springs Academy and Cambridge Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anaheim, 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 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Anaheim have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Anaheim, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Rancho Charter
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
181 South Del Giorgio Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Grades: 7-8
| 1,121 students
Rank: #22.
Running Springs Academy
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8670 East Running Springs Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 281-4512
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 281-4512
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
830 South Dale St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Grades: 7-12
| 132 students
Rank: #44.
Dual Language Immersion North County
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2030 University Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92803
(760) 631-6200
Anaheim, CA 92803
(760) 631-6200
Grades: K-8
| 270 students
Rank: #55.
Canyon Hills
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 South Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Grades: K-12
| 116 students
Rank: #66.
Epic Charter (Excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship)
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 South Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 1
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Grades: K-12
| 1,064 students
Rank: #77.
Orangeview Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3715 West Orange Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4205
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4205
Grades: 7-8
| 653 students
Rank: #88.
Dale Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Dale St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4210
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4210
Grades: 7-8
| 1,034 students
Rank: #99.
Brookhurst Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Brookhurst Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-3613
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-3613
Grades: 7-8
| 774 students
Rank: #1010.
Polaris High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 West Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-3077
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-3077
Grades: 7-12
| 592 students
Rank: #1111.
Ball Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 West Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 999-3663
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 999-3663
Grades: 7-8
| 844 students
Rank: #1212.
South Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2320 East South St.
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 999-3667
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 999-3667
Grades: 7-8
| 1,212 students
Rank: #1313.
Sycamore Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 East Sycamore St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-3616
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-3616
Grades: 7-8
| 1,238 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Orange County Rop
Vocational School
385 North Muller St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 502-5800
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 502-5800
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Anaheim, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Grades: 3-6
| 362 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
2000 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-7531
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-7531
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1646 W. Palm Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8944
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8944
Grades: K-6
| 624 students
Polaris Opportunity Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1800 West Ball Rd
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-5659
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-5659
Grades: 9
| n/a students
4540 Riverdale
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6273
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6273
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Anaheim, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Anaheim, CA include El Rancho Charter, Running Springs Academy and Cambridge Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Anaheim?
14 public middle schools are located in Anaheim.
What is the racial composition of students in Anaheim?
Anaheim public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Anaheim are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Anaheim include: Ball Junior High School vs. Sycamore Junior High School, South Junior High School vs. Sycamore Junior High School, Sycamore Junior High School vs. Ball Junior High School
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