For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 188 students in Trinidad, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Trinidad, CA are Big Lagoon Elementary School and Trinidad Union. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trinidad, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Trinidad have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Trinidad, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Lagoon Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
269 Big Lagoon Park Rd.
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3688
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3688
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Trinidad Union
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Trinity St.
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3631
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3631
Gr: K-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Trinidad, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Lagoon Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
269 Big Lagoon Park
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 822-0861
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 822-0861
Gr: K-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Trinidad, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Trinidad, CA include Big Lagoon Elementary School and Trinidad Union.
How many public middle schools are located in Trinidad?
2 public middle schools are located in Trinidad.
What is the racial composition of students in Trinidad?
Trinidad public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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