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Top 10 Best Santa Ana Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 24 public middle schools serving 19,886 students in Santa Ana, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Santa Ana, CA are Ocsa, Samueli Academy and El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Ana, 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 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Santa Ana have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Santa Ana, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1010 North Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,288 students
Rank: #22.
Samueli Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1901 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 619-0245
Grades: 7-12
| 822 students
Rank: #33.
El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
328 West Halesworth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 543-0023
Grades: K-8
| 951 students
Rank: #44.
Scholarship Prep - Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1010 West 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 795-3498
Grades: K-8
| 657 students
Rank: #55.
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 West Mcfadden Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6351
Grades: 7-8
| 562 students
Rank: #66.
Orange County Educational Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
825 North Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 558-2787
Grades: K-8
| 629 students
Rank: #77.
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2840 West 1st St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 479-0115
Grades: K-12
| 504 students
Rank: #88.
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 North Bristol
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 972-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,263 students
Rank: #99.
Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 West Alton Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-9800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,075 students
Rank: #1010.
Santiago Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2212 North Baker St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8400
Grades: K-8
| 920 students
Rank: #1111.
Saddleback High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 South Flower
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-2900
Grades: 7-12
| 1,499 students
Rank: #1212.
Advanced Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
408 East Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Grades: K-12
| 368 students
Rank: #1313.
Vista Heritage Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2609 West Fifth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 988-2719
Grades: 6-9
| 314 students
Rank: #1414.
Gerald P. Carr Intermediate
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2120 West Edinger St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 480-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 958 students
Rank: #1515.
Martin R. Heninger Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
417 West Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 953-3800
Grades: K-8
| 840 students
Rank: #1616.
Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 East Chestnut Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 558-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 998 students
Rank: #1717.
Manuel Esqueda Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2240 South Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 431-1500
Grades: K-8
| 897 students
Rank: #1818.
Mcfadden Institute Of Technology
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 South Raitt
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 435-3700
Grades: K-8
| 1,074 students
Rank: #1919.
Pio Pico Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
931 West Highland
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 972-7500
Grades: K-7
| 447 students
Rank: #2020.
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 South Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 567-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 673 students
Rank: #2121.
Reach Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 East 4th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 431-1800
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Rank: #2222.
Sierra Preparatory Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2021 North Grand Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 567-3500
Grades: K-8
| 776 students
Rank: #2323.
Romero-cruz Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 West Fifth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 480-2200
Grades: K-8
| 894 students
Rank: #2424.
Willard Intermediate
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1342 North Ross
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 480-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1125 East 17th St. Ste. E-208
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-1567
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
1325 E. Fourth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-7600
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
333 East Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 565-5400
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
408 E. Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
1801 S. Poplar
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6500
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
500 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Grades: 9-12
| 406 students
1010 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,096 students
2701 W. Fifth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 480-2200
Grades: 5-8
| 829 students
1010 W. 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 988-2775
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
811 E. Bishop St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 647-2800
Grades: K-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Santa Ana, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Santa Ana, CA include Ocsa, Samueli Academy and El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Santa Ana?
24 public middle schools are located in Santa Ana.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% 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 Santa Ana are often viewed compared to one another?

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