For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 568 students in Marina, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marina, CA are Los Arboles Middle School and Learning For Life Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marina, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Marina have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Marina, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Los Arboles Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
294 Hillcrest Ave.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-3550
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-3550
Gr: 7-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Learning For Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3180 Imjin Rd. Ste. 110
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 582-9820
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 582-9820
Gr: 7-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Marina, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3066 Lake Dr.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-0255
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-0255
Gr: K-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marina, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marina, CA include Los Arboles Middle School and Learning For Life Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Marina?
2 public middle schools are located in Marina.
What is the racial composition of students in Marina?
Marina public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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