For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 701 students in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pacific are Pacific Union Elementary School and Laurel Tree Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacific Union Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3001 Janes Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4619
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4619
Gr: K-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Laurel Tree Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4555 Valley West Blvd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5626
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5626
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata, CA include Pacific Union Elementary School and Laurel Tree Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata?
the neighborhood of Pacific, Arcata public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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