For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,005 students in 92688, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92688, CA are Arroyo Vista Middle School, Las Flores Middle School and Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92688 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92688, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92688, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arroyo Vista Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23371 Arroyo Vista
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5951
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5951
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Las Flores Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25862 Antonio Pkwy.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6543
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6543
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21931 Alma Aldea
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 459-8253
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 459-8253
Gr: 7-8 | 1,116 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
92688, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
21001 Rancho Trabuco Rd.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 580-3457
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 580-3457
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92688, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92688, CA include Arroyo Vista Middle School, Las Flores Middle School and Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in 92688?
3 public middle schools are located in 92688.
What is the racial composition of students in 92688?
92688 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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