Middle schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
6 middle schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, serving roughly 3,559 students. SweetSpot ranks each one on your family's priorities — academics, school size, teacher pay, demographics, and more.
Top schools
- 8.5
Arroyo Vista Middle
Capistrano Unified · 6-8
- 7.9
Trabuco Mesa Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified · K-6
- 7.1
Melinda Heights Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified · K-6
- 6.5
Cielo Vista Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified · K-6
- 6.4
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
Saddleback Valley Unified · 7-8
- 5.3
Ocean View Nonpublic School
Saddleback Valley Unified · 3-12 · Specialized
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Other grade levels
Common questions
How many middle schools are in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Rancho Santa Margarita has 6 middle schools serving roughly 3,559 students.
What counts as a "middle" school?
Any school whose grade span includes grades 6–8. K-8 schools appear under both elementary and middle.
Which is the highest-rated middle school in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Arroyo Vista Middle currently has the highest SweetSpot score (8.5/10) among middle schools in Rancho Santa Margarita.
How is the ranking computed?
By default, schools are ranked by SweetSpot's neutral baseline score — the mean of their academics, attendance, suspension rate, and teacher metrics. Tune your priorities to see a ranking calibrated to your family.
How is fit calculated for my family?
You pick which metrics matter and how much each one weighs. SweetSpot recomputes a custom 0–10 fit score for every school against your priorities — live, as you move the sliders.