For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,166 students in 93905, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93905, CA are El Sausal Middle School and La Paz Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93905 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93905, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93905, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Sausal Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1155 East Alisal St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7200
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7200
Gr: 7-8 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
La Paz Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 North Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7900
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7900
Gr: 7-8 | 1,099 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 93905, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93905, CA include El Sausal Middle School and La Paz Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 93905?
2 public middle schools are located in 93905.
What is the racial composition of students in 93905?
93905 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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