For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,778 students in Aliso Viejo, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Aliso Viejo, CA are Don Juan Avila Middle School, Aliso Viejo Middle School and Journey. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aliso Viejo, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Aliso Viejo have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Aliso Viejo, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Don Juan Avila Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0348
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0348
Gr: 6-8 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Aliso Viejo Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Park Ave.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-2622
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-2622
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Journey
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27102 Foxborough
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-7232
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-7232
Gr: K-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle School
Charter School
22882 Loumont Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 600-9050
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 600-9050
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Aliso Viejo, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Aliso Viejo, CA include Don Juan Avila Middle School, Aliso Viejo Middle School and Journey. Aliso Viejo has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Aliso Viejo?
4 public middle schools are located in Aliso Viejo.
What is the racial composition of students in Aliso Viejo?
Aliso Viejo public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% 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 Aliso Viejo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Aliso Viejo include: Aliso Viejo Middle School vs. Don Juan Avila Middle School, Don Juan Avila Middle School vs. Aliso Viejo Middle School
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