For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 9,625 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Anaheim, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Rancho Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
181 S. Del Giorgio Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Grades: 7-8
| 1,108 students
Rank: #22.
Running Springs Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8670 E. Running Springs Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 281-4512
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 281-4512
Grades: K-8
| 589 students
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
830 S. Dale St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Grades: 7-12
| 141 students
Rank: #44.
Dual Language Immersion North County
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2030 Univ Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92803
(760) 631-6200
Anaheim, CA 92803
(760) 631-6200
Grades: K-8
| 240 students
Rank: #55.
Canyon Hills
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 S. Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
Rank: #66.
Epic Charter (Excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Grades: K-12
| 1,005 students
Rank: #77.
Orangeview Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3715 W. Orange Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4205
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4205
Grades: 7-8
| 681 students
Rank: #88.
Dale Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 S. Dale St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4210
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4210
Grades: 7-8
| 983 students
Rank: #99.
Brookhurst Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N. Brookhurst Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-3613
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-3613
Grades: 7-8
| 790 students
Rank: #1010.
Polaris High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-3077
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-3077
Grades: 7-12
| 577 students
Rank: #1111.
Ball Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 999-3663
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 999-3663
Grades: 7-8
| 812 students
Rank: #1212.
South Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2320 E. S. St.
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 999-3667
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 999-3667
Grades: 7-8
| 1,297 students
Rank: #1313.
Sycamore Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 E. Sycamore St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-3616
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-3616
Grades: 7-8
| 1,269 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Orange County Rop
Vocational School
385 N. 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
Crescent Intermediate (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (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, Sycamore Junior High School vs. Ball Junior High School, South Junior High School vs. Sycamore Junior High School
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