For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,818 students in 93906, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93906, CA are Carr Lake Community Day, Wellington M. Smith Junior and Gavilan View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93906 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93906, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 93906, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carr Lake Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 Sherwood Pl.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Wellington M. Smith Junior
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Natividad Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-3979
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-3979
Gr: 4-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Gavilan View Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18250 Van Buren Ave.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7212
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7212
Gr: 6-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Harden Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1561 Mckinnon St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7300
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7300
Gr: 7-8 | 1,127 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
John Gutierrez Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1031 Rogge Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-3300
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
El Puente
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Sherwood Pl.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Gr: 7-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Salinas Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 Leslie Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-9520
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-9520
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
93906, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baldwin Park Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1121-a Baldwin St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-6080
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-6080
Gr: K-6 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 89%
1900 Independence Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7810
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7810
Gr: 9-12 | 2,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 93906, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93906, CA include Carr Lake Community Day, Wellington M. Smith Junior and Gavilan View Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 93906?
7 public middle schools are located in 93906.
What is the racial composition of students in 93906?
93906 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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