For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,823 students in Mission Viejo, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mission Viejo, CA are La Paz Intermediate, Carl Hankey Middle School and Fred Newhart 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 50% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mission Viejo, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Paz Intermediate
(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
Gr: 7-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Carl Hankey Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27252 Nubles
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Fred Newhart Middle School
(Math: 57% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,105 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Esperanza Education Center
Special Education 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
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Los Alisos Intermediate
(Math: 28% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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, Carl Hankey Middle School and Fred Newhart 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (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: Los Alisos Intermediate vs. La Paz Intermediate, La Paz Intermediate vs. Los Alisos Intermediate
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