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Best 95060 California ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,896 students in 95060, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 95060, CA are Pacific Collegiate Charter, Mission Hill Middle School and Santa Cruz County Court. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ middle schools in zipcode 95060 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95060, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95060, CA ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacific Collegiate Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3004 Mission St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 479-7785
Gr: 7-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Mission Hill Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 King St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3860
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Santa Cruz County Court
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5728
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Santa Cruz County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5700
Gr: K-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Santa Cruz County Community
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5728
Gr: 7-12 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
[+] Show Closed ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in 95060 California

95060, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ben Lomond Youth Conservation Camp High School (Closed 2006)
13575 Empire Grade Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-1652
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
Monarch Elementary Alternative (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
313 Swift St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-9346
Gr: K-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Natural Bridges Elementary School (Closed 2005)
255 Swift St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3900
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Sojourn Middle Charter (Closed 2004)
Charter School
157 Trescony St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 459-8816
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95060, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95060, CA include Pacific Collegiate Charter, Mission Hill Middle School and Santa Cruz County Court.
How many public middle schools are located in 95060?
5 public middle schools are located in 95060.
What is the racial composition of students in 95060?
95060 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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