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Top 5 Best 95062 California Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), 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 (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tierra Pacifica Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
986 Bostwick Ln.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 462-9404
Grades: K-8
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Alternative Family Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
840 North Branciforte Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3898
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
Rank: #33.
Ark Independent Studies
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
840 North Branciforte Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3898
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
Rank: #44.
Ocean Alternative Education Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
984 Bostwick Ln. Ste. 6
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-0767
Grades: K-8
| 74 students
Rank: #55.
Branciforte Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
315 Poplar St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3883
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #66.
Shoreline Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
855 17th Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-6565
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
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School
Location
Grades
Students
Cypress Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2039 Merrill St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 477-0302
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Santa Cruz County Cypress Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2039 Merrill St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 477-0302
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sequoia Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
319 La Fonda Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3410
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

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).

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