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Best 92870 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,703 students in 92870, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92870, CA are Parkview, Travis Ranch and Yorba Linda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92870 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92870, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92870, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2189 North Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Gr: K-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Travis Ranch
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5200 Via De La Escuela
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7460
Gr: K-8 | 1,197 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Yorba Linda Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4777 Casa Loma Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7080
Gr: 6-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Kraemer Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
645 North Angelina Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-1551
Gr: 7-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2151 North Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7480
Gr: 7-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Orange County School Of Computer Science
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5350 Fairmont Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Buena Vista Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2189 North Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7026
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
George Key
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
710 East Golden Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7170
Gr: K-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92870, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92870, CA include Parkview, Travis Ranch and Yorba Linda Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92870?
8 public middle schools are located in 92870.
What is the racial composition of students in 92870?
92870 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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