For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,499 students in Buena Park, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Buena Park, CA are Gordon H. Beatty Middle School, Buena Park Middle School and Hope. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena Park, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Buena Park have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Buena Park, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gordon H. Beatty Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 523-1160
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 523-1160
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Buena Park Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6931 Orangethorpe Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 522-8491
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 522-8491
Gr: 6-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Hope
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7901 Knott Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-4198
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-4198
Gr: 7-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Buena Park, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-9381
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-9381
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
10051 Bernadette Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-6975
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-6975
Gr: K-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
7300 La Palma Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 228-3250
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 228-3250
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Buena Park, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Buena Park, CA include Gordon H. Beatty Middle School, Buena Park Middle School and Hope.
How many public middle schools are located in Buena Park?
3 public middle schools are located in Buena Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Park?
Buena Park public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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