For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 426 students in Gonzales, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Gonzales, CA is Fairview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gonzales, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Gonzales have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Public Middle Schools in Gonzales, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Fourth St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-3704
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-3704
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Gonzales, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pinnacles High Continuation School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 939
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 678-3066
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 678-3066
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Somavia High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
650 Elko St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-1081
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-1081
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gonzales, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gonzales, CA include Fairview Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gonzales?
1 public middle schools are located in Gonzales.
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales?
Gonzales 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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