For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 628 students in 93908, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93908, CA are San Benancio Middle School, Buena Vista Middle School and Graves Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93908 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93908, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93908, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Benancio Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43 San Benancio Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1172
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1172
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18250 Tara Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 455-8936
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 455-8936
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Graves Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Mcfadden Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 422-6392
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 422-6392
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 93908, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93908, CA include San Benancio Middle School, Buena Vista Middle School and Graves Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 93908?
3 public middle schools are located in 93908.
What is the racial composition of students in 93908?
93908 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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