Best 95043 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 32 students in 95043, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95043, CA are Willow Grove Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95043 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95043, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95043, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Grove Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11655 Airline Hwy.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3256
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
221 Old Hernandez Rd.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 389-4593
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
31441 Panoche Rd.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3438
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95043, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95043, CA include Willow Grove Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95043?
3 public middle schools are located in 95043.
What is the racial composition of students in 95043?
95043 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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