For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,866 students in Mission Viejo, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mission Viejo, CA are La Paz Intermediate, Newhart Middle School and Carl Hankey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mission Viejo, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Mission Viejo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mission Viejo, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Paz Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25151 Pradera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-1720
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-1720
Grades: 7-8
| 706 students
Rank: #22.
Newhart Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25001 Veterans Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 855-0162
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 855-0162
Grades: 6-8
| 1,038 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Carl Hankey Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27252 Nubles
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315
Grades: 6-8
| 190 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25952 Cordillera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-3400
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-3400
Grades: K-12
| 202 students
Rank: #55.
Esperanza Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25121 Pradera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-5470
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-5470
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Rank: #66.
Los Alisos Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25171 Moor Ave.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-9700
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-9700
Grades: 7-8
| 656 students
Mission Viejo, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
23000 Via Santa Maria
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 581-5240
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 581-5240
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
25952 Cordillera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-3400
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-3400
Grades: K-6
| 229 students
24150 Lindley St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9555
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9555
Grades: K-6
| 186 students
24701 San Doval Ln.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-1280
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-1280
Grades: K-6
| 440 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 Mission Viejo, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mission Viejo, CA include La Paz Intermediate, Newhart Middle School and Carl Hankey Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mission Viejo?
6 public middle schools are located in Mission Viejo.
What is the racial composition of students in Mission Viejo?
Mission Viejo public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mission Viejo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mission Viejo include: La Paz Intermediate vs. Los Alisos Intermediate, Los Alisos Intermediate vs. La Paz Intermediate
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