For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 577 students in Marina, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Marina, CA are Los Arboles Middle School and Learning For Life Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marina, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Marina have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Marina, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Los Arboles Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
294 Hillcrest Ave.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-3550
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-3550
Grades: 7-8
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Learning For Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3180 Imjin Rd. Ste. 110
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 582-9820
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 582-9820
Grades: 7-12
| 156 students
Marina, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3066 Lake Dr.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-0255
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-0255
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marina, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marina, CA include Los Arboles Middle School and Learning For Life Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Marina?
2 public middle schools are located in Marina.
What is the racial composition of students in Marina?
Marina public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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