For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,071 students in 92618, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92618, CA are Beacon Park, Cadence Park and Excel Academy Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92618 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92618, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92618, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon Park
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Cultivate
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8400
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8400
Gr: K-8 | 1,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Cadence Park
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Benchmark
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1300
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1300
Gr: K-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Excel Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Technology Dr., Bldg. I Ste.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Gr: K-12 | 1,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Abacus
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1500
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1500
Gr: K-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92618, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92618, CA include Beacon Park, Cadence Park and Excel Academy Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in 92618?
4 public middle schools are located in 92618.
What is the racial composition of students in 92618?
92618 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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