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Best Santa Ana Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public middle schools serving 19,337 students in Santa Ana, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Santa Ana, CA are Ocsa, Samueli Academy and El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Ana, 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 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Santa Ana have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Santa Ana, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1010 North Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,346 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Samueli Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1901 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 619-0245
Gr: 7-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
328 West Halesworth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 543-0023
Gr: K-8 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2840 West 1st St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 479-0115
Gr: K-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2000 North Bristol
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 972-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,234 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #66.
Scholarship Prep - Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 West 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 795-3498
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 West Mcfadden Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6351
Gr: 7-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Orange County Educational Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
825 North Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 558-2787
Gr: K-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Santiago Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2212 North Baker St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8400
Gr: K-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 West Alton Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Saddleback High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 South Flower
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-2900
Gr: 7-12 | 1,451 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Advanced Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
408 East Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Gr: K-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Martin R. Heninger Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
417 West Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 953-3800
Gr: K-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #1414.
Gerald P. Carr Intermediate
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2120 West Edinger St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 480-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1515.
Manuel Esqueda Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2240 South Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 431-1500
Gr: K-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #1616.
Vista Heritage Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2609 West Fifth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 988-2719
Gr: 6-9 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 East Chestnut Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 558-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mcfadden Institute Of Technology
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 South Raitt
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 435-3700
Gr: K-8 | 1,074 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Pio Pico Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
931 West Highland
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 972-7500
Gr: K-7 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #2020.
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 South Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 567-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Sierra Preparatory Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2021 North Grand Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 567-3500
Gr: K-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2222.
Reach Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 East 4th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 431-1800
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #2323.
Romero-cruz Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 West Fifth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 480-2200
Gr: K-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Willard Intermediate
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1342 North Ross
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 480-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Santa Ana, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Santa Ana, CA include Ocsa, Samueli Academy and El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Santa Ana?
24 public middle schools are located in Santa Ana.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% 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 Santa Ana are often viewed compared to one another?

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