For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 6,163 students in 92626, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 92626, CA are Horace Ensign Intermediate, Corona Del Mar High School and Monte Vista Independent Study. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92626 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92626, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92626, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horace Ensign Intermediate
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Cliff Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6910
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6910
Grades: 7-8
| 924 students
Rank: #22.
Corona Del Mar High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2101 Eastbluff Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6000
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,042 students
Rank: #33.
Monte Vista Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1003 Presidio Sq.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6690
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6690
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
Rank: #44.
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| 152 students
Rank: #55.
California Pacific Charter - San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
940 South Coast Dr., Ste. 185
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| 280 students
Rank: #66.
Costa Mesa High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2650 Fairview Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-8700
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-8700
Grades: 7-12
| 1,761 students
Rank: #77.
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3224 California Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7965
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7965
Grades: 7-8
| 514 students
Rank: #88.
California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 South Coast Dr. #185
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| 428 students
92626, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
102 Baker St East
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-7002
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-7002
Grades: 6-12
| 176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92626, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92626, CA include Horace Ensign Intermediate, Corona Del Mar High School and Monte Vista Independent Study.
How many public middle schools are located in 92626?
8 public middle schools are located in 92626.
What is the racial composition of students in 92626?
92626 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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