Best 95060 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,901 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.
Public 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95060, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

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 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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