For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 839 students in Martinez, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Martinez, CA are Martinez Junior High School and Mt. Mckinley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martinez, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Martinez have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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 Martinez, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martinez Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Ct. St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5820
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5820
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Mt. Mckinley
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 957-2767
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 957-2767
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Martinez, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Briones (Alternative) (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
222 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Martinez, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Martinez, CA include Martinez Junior High School and Mt. Mckinley.
How many public middle schools are located in Martinez?
2 public middle schools are located in Martinez.
What is the racial composition of students in Martinez?
Martinez public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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