Top 3 Best Seaside Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,303 students in Seaside, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Seaside, 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.
Seaside, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Seaside have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 Seaside, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International School Of Monterey
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1720 Yosemite St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 583-2165
Grades: K-8
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 Sonoma Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-1100
Grades: K-8
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Seaside Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
999 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7080
Grades: 7-8
| 532 students
Rank: #44.
Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Grades: 6-8
| 3 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Seaside, California

Seaside, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 1219
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
1720 Yosemite St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7019
Grades: K-2
| 193 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Seaside, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Seaside, 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 Seaside?
4 public middle schools are located in Seaside.
What is the racial composition of students in Seaside?
Seaside public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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