For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 949 students in Soledad, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Soledad, CA are Mission Elementary School, Soledad Virtual Academy 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 12% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Soledad have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mission Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36825 Foothill Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-3524
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-3524
Grades: K-8
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Soledad Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Rank: #33.
Main Street Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
441 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6460
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6460
Grades: 7-8
| 760 students
Soledad, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chalone High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
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, Soledad Virtual Academy and Main Street Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Soledad?
3 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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