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Best Arroyo Grande Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,174 students in Arroyo Grande, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Arroyo Grande, CA are Paulding Middle School, Pacific View Academy and Mesa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arroyo Grande, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Arroyo Grande have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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 Arroyo Grande, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paulding Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Crown Hill St.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3500
Gr: 7-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Pacific View Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1065 Mesa View Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3580
Gr: K-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Mesa Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2555 Halcyon Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3400
Gr: 7-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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Arroyo Grande, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
602 Orchard St.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3000
Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Arroyo Grande, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Arroyo Grande, CA include Paulding Middle School, Pacific View Academy and Mesa Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Arroyo Grande?
3 public middle schools are located in Arroyo Grande.
What is the racial composition of students in Arroyo Grande?
Arroyo Grande public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Arroyo Grande are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Arroyo Grande include: Mesa Middle School vs. Paulding Middle School

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