For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,805 students in Orange, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Orange, CA are Orange County Classical Academy, Mcpherson Magnet and Ousd Home School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Orange have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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 Orange, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4100 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Grades: K-12
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Mcpherson Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 South Prospect St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6384
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6384
Grades: K-8
| 853 students
Rank: #33.
Ousd Home School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 South Yorba St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Rank: #44.
Ousd Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 South Yorba St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Rank: #55.
Ousd Edge Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 South Yorba
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5467
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5467
Grades: K-12
| 243 students
Rank: #66.
Santiago Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 North Rancho Santiago Blvd
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6366
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6366
Grades: 7-8
| 1,098 students
Rank: #77.
Yorba Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
935 North Cambridge
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6161
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6161
Grades: 6-8
| 416 students
Rank: #88.
Portola Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
270 North Palm Dr.
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6361
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6361
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Orange, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Orange, CA include Orange County Classical Academy, Mcpherson Magnet and Ousd Home School.
How many public middle schools are located in Orange?
8 public middle schools are located in Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange?
Orange public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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