Best 95521 California Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,162 students in 95521, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 95521, CA are Pacific Union Elementary School, Coastal Grove Charter and Sunny Brae Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95521 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95521, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95521, CA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacific Union Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3001 Janes Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4619
Gr: K-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Coastal Grove Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-8804
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Sunny Brae Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1430 Buttermilk Ln.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5988
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Laurel Tree Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4555 Valley West Blvd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5626
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95521 California

95521, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-0134
Gr: K-6 | 230 students Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95521, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95521, CA include Pacific Union Elementary School, Coastal Grove Charter and Sunny Brae Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95521?
4 public middle schools are located in 95521.
What is the racial composition of students in 95521?
95521 public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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