For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,373 students in 93955, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93955, CA are International School Of Monterey, Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula and Seaside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93955 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93955, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93955, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International School Of Monterey
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1720 Yosemite St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 583-2165
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 583-2165
Gr: K-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Sonoma Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-1100
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-1100
Gr: K-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Seaside Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
999 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7080
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7080
Gr: 7-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Monterey Peninsula Unf School Dist Com Day Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 93955, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93955, CA include International School Of Monterey, Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula and Seaside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 93955?
4 public middle schools are located in 93955.
What is the racial composition of students in 93955?
93955 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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