Best Pacific Grove Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 923 students in Pacific Grove, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pacific Grove, CA are Pacific Grove Middle School and Monterey Bay Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pacific Grove, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Pacific Grove have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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).

Best Public Middle Schools in Pacific Grove, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacific Grove Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
835 Forest Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6568
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Monterey Bay Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Gr: K-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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Pacific Grove, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Gr: K-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pacific Grove, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pacific Grove, CA include Pacific Grove Middle School and Monterey Bay Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Pacific Grove?
2 public middle schools are located in Pacific Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Pacific Grove?
Pacific Grove public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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