For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,891 students in Monterey, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Monterey, CA are La Mesa, Big Sur Charter and Monte Vista. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monterey, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Monterey have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 Monterey, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Mesa
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 La Mesa Way
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1872
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1872
Gr: K-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Big Sur Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Foam St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Gr: K-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Monte Vista
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Toda Vista Dr.
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 392-3890
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 392-3890
Gr: K-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Bay View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
222 Casa Verde Ave.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 717-4630
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 717-4630
Gr: K-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Monterey, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
680 Belden
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1264
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1264
Gr: K-7 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 45%
1700 Via Casoli
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1744
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1744
Gr: K-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
251 Soledad Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1287
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1287
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
100 Toda Vista Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951
Gr: 8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Monterey, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Monterey, CA include La Mesa, Big Sur Charter and Monte Vista.
How many public middle schools are located in Monterey?
4 public middle schools are located in Monterey.
What is the racial composition of students in Monterey?
Monterey public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Monterey are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Monterey include: Big Sur Charter vs. Bay View Academy, Bay View Academy vs. Big Sur Charter