For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,619 students in Paso Robles, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Paso Robles, CA are Almond Acres Charter Academy, Paso Robles Independent Study Center and Cappy Culver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paso Robles, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Paso Robles have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Paso Robles, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Almond Acres Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1145 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 221-8550
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 221-8550
Gr: K-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Paso Robles Independent Study Center
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2405 Spring St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1675
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1675
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Cappy Culver Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11011 Heritage Ranch Loop Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 227-1040
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 227-1040
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Lewis Flamson Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Spring St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1400
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1400
Gr: 7-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Paso Robles, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Paso Robles, CA include Almond Acres Charter Academy, Paso Robles Independent Study Center and Cappy Culver Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Paso Robles?
4 public middle schools are located in Paso Robles.
What is the racial composition of students in Paso Robles?
Paso Robles public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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