For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,297 students in 95062, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95062, CA are Tierra Pacifica Charter, Alternative Family Education and Ark Independent Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95062 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95062, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95062, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tierra Pacifica Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
986 Bostwick Ln.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 462-9404
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 462-9404
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Alternative Family Education
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
840 North Branciforte Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3898
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3898
Gr: K-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Ark Independent Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
840 North Branciforte Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3898
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3898
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Branciforte Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 Poplar St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3883
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3883
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Ocean Alternative Education Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
984 Bostwick Ln. Ste. 6
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-0767
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-0767
Gr: K-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Shoreline Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
855 17th Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-6565
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-6565
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
95062, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cypress Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2039 Merrill St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 477-0302
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 477-0302
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
2039 Merrill St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 477-0302
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 477-0302
Gr: 9-12
Sequoia Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
319 La Fonda Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3410
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3410
Gr: 7-12
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95062, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95062, CA include Tierra Pacifica Charter, Alternative Family Education and Ark Independent Studies.
How many public middle schools are located in 95062?
6 public middle schools are located in 95062.
What is the racial composition of students in 95062?
95062 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
