Running Springs Academy

Running Springs Academy sits in the hills of east Anaheim, right along the border with Orange, in a quieter, more suburban pocket of Orange County that feels a world away from the bustle closer to the coast. The school consistently performs well across the board — English, math, and science all land around the 88th to 90th percentile statewide — making it a strong K-8 option for families who want their kids to stay in one community through middle school rather than bouncing between campuses. Families drawn to well-organized neighborhood schools with solid academics and a tight-knit feel tend to thrive here.