For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 923 students in Pacific Grove, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pacific Grove, CA are Pacific Grove Middle School and Monterey Bay Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pacific Grove, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Pacific Grove have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 Pacific Grove, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacific Grove Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
835 Forest Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6568
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6568
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Monterey Bay Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Gr: K-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Pacific Grove, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Monterey Bay Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Gr: K-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pacific Grove, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pacific Grove, CA include Pacific Grove Middle School and Monterey Bay Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Pacific Grove?
2 public middle schools are located in Pacific Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Pacific Grove?
Pacific Grove public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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