For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 421 students in Gonzales, CA.
The top ranked public middle school in Gonzales, CA is Fairview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gonzales, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Gonzales have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Gonzales, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Fourth St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-3704
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-3704
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Gonzales, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pinnacles High Continuation School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 939
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 678-3066
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 678-3066
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Somavia High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
650 Elko St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-1081
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-1081
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gonzales, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gonzales, CA include Fairview Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gonzales?
1 public middle schools are located in Gonzales.
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales?
Gonzales public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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