Best Capitola Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 617 students in Capitola, CA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Capitola, CA are Opal Cliffs and New Brighton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Capitola, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Capitola have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).