For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 402 students in Carpinteria, CA.
The top ranked public middle school in Carpinteria, CA is Carpinteria Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carpinteria, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Carpinteria have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 Carpinteria, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carpinteria Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5351 Carpinteria Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4544
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4544
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Carpinteria, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Foothill Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5241 Eighth St.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4153
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4153
Grades: 1-6
| 260 students
Rincon High (Continuation) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Carpinteria, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carpinteria, CA include Carpinteria Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carpinteria?
1 public middle schools are located in Carpinteria.
What is the racial composition of students in Carpinteria?
Carpinteria public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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