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Top 5 Best 93455 California Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,711 students in 93455, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 93455, CA are Orcutt Academy Charter, Orcutt Junior High School and Lakeview Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93455 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93455, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93455, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orcutt Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Dyer St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Grades: K-12
| 778 students
Rank: #22.
Orcutt Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
608 Pinal St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8700
Grades: 7-8
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3700 Orcutt Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8600
Grades: 7-8
| 426 students
Rank: #44.
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
240 East Highway 246, Ste. 100
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 29 students
Rank: #55.
Orcutt School For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 Oak Knoll Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 960-5572
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Rank: #66.
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
820 North H St. Suites Bcd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
Rank: #77.
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5075 Bradley Rd., Ste. 234
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 141 students
Rank: #88.
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1933 Cliff Dr., Ste.12
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
Rank: #99.
Arellanes Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1890 Sandalwood Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 361-6820
Grades: 7-8
| 622 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 93455 California

93455, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
May Grisham Elementary School (Closed 2012)
610 Pinal St
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Grades: K-6
| 488 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 93455, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 93455, CA include Orcutt Academy Charter, Orcutt Junior High School and Lakeview Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 93455?
9 public middle schools are located in 93455.
What is the racial composition of students in 93455?
93455 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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