For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 884 students in Soledad, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Soledad, CA are Mission Elementary School and Main Street Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Soledad, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Soledad have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Soledad, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mission Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36825 Foothill Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-3524
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-3524
Gr: K-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Main Street Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
441 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6460
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6460
Gr: 7-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Soledad, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chalone High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Soledad, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Soledad, CA include Mission Elementary School and Main Street Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Soledad?
2 public middle schools are located in Soledad.
What is the racial composition of students in Soledad?
Soledad public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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