For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 9,383 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 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), 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 87% 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 Anaheim, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Rancho Charter
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
181 South Del Giorgio Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Gr: 7-8 | 1,144 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Running Springs Academy
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8670 East Running Springs Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 281-4512
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 281-4512
Gr: K-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 South Dale St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Canyon Hills
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 South Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Gr: K-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Dual Language Immersion North County
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2030 University Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92803
(760) 631-6200
Anaheim, CA 92803
(760) 631-6200
Gr: K-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Epic California Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 South Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 1
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Gr: K-12 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Orangeview Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3715 West Orange Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4205
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4205
Gr: 7-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Dale Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Dale St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4210
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4210
Gr: 7-8 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Brookhurst Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Brookhurst Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-3613
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-3613
Gr: 7-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Polaris High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 West Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-3077
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-3077
Gr: 7-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Ball Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 West Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 999-3663
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 999-3663
Gr: 7-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
South Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2320 East South St.
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 999-3667
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 999-3667
Gr: 7-8 | 1,159 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Sycamore Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 East Sycamore St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-3616
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-3616
Gr: 7-8 | 1,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
North Orange County Rop
Vocational School
385 North Muller St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 502-5800
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 502-5800
Gr: 7-12
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 87% 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 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, Sycamore Junior High School vs. Orangeview Junior High School
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